On October 9th, 2017, Harry C. Woodington Jr. of Shunk passed away quietly at his residence. He was 81 years of age.
Born September 2nd, 1936 in Philadelphia, Pa., he was the son of Harry C. Woodington, Sr. and Catherine (Onley) Woodington.
Harry grew up in the Wissinoming section of Philadelphia, and following his graduation from Mastbaum Vocational Technical High School enlisted in the U. S. Navy, achieving the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class.
After graduating from Wilmington (DE) College Harry was employed at Boeing Aircraft in suburban Philadelphia, eventually becoming senior manager. It was there that he helped build the legendary Chinook helicopters which were the work horses of the Vietnam War. Harry remained with Boeing for 35 years. He was a member of the Helicopter Society of America.
Born September 2nd, 1936 in Philadelphia, Pa., he was the son of Harry C. Woodington, Sr. and Catherine (Onley) Woodington.
Harry grew up in the Wissinoming section of Philadelphia, and following his graduation from Mastbaum Vocational Technical High School enlisted in the U. S. Navy, achieving the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class.
After graduating from Wilmington (DE) College Harry was employed at Boeing Aircraft in suburban Philadelphia, eventually becoming senior manager. It was there that he helped build the legendary Chinook helicopters which were the work horses of the Vietnam War. Harry remained with Boeing for 35 years. He was a member of the Helicopter Society of America.
Over the years Harry made many hunting trips to the Endless Mountains and eventually built his retirement home in Sullivan County. There he could enjoy the peace and beauty of nature.
Harry is survived by a son, Jeffrey Woodington of Philadelphia and daughter Colleen Woodington of Quakertown, PA.
He was preceded in death by his son, Harry C. Woodington, III, and sisters Felice Santapietro and Ellen Woodington.
In accordance with Harry’s wishes all services are private, and have been entrusted to Morse & Kleese Funeral Home, Inc., Canton.
Harry is survived by a son, Jeffrey Woodington of Philadelphia and daughter Colleen Woodington of Quakertown, PA.
He was preceded in death by his son, Harry C. Woodington, III, and sisters Felice Santapietro and Ellen Woodington.
In accordance with Harry’s wishes all services are private, and have been entrusted to Morse & Kleese Funeral Home, Inc., Canton.
