Paul Arthur Harrington of West Roxbury passed away on June 17, 2026.

Raised in Allston, Massachusetts, Paul carried the friendships he made there throughout his life. Son of the late Paul A. and Ruth Leonard Harrington. He was the beloved husband of Margaret A. (Donahue), with whom he shared 63 years of devoted marriage. Loving and dedicated father of Brian and his wife Annmarie of West Roxbury, Mark of Jamaica Plain, Keith and his wife Amy of Roslindale, and Paul and his husband Craig of Brooklyn, New York. Proud grandfather of John, Will, Luke, Paul, and Caroline. Loving uncle to his nieces and nephews.

A graduate of Boston Latin School (Class of 55) and Boston College (Class of 59), Paul devoted over 40 years to the Boston Public Schools - Brighton High School, Timilty Middle School, Taft Middle School, and Snowden International High School at Copley where he taught and inspired thousands of students. He had a lifelong love of history and was an avid sports enthusiast—passions he eagerly shared with his family, friends, and generations of students. He was a cherished long-time member of the Trinty Property Management Company, where he enjoyed many years of friendship.

Visitation services provided by the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre Street, West Roxbury. A Funeral Mass was celebrated at the Saint Theresa of Avila Church, West Roxbury.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Paul’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice.