Dennis Patrick Harrity's Obituary
Dennis Patrick Harrity, 64, passed away on November 14, 2022, in Palm Coast, Florida. Dennis was born on November 23, 1957, to the late Richard and Glenna (Houx) Harrity in Modesto, California. He was the middle child of five and tended to prove that point on many occasions! Dennis graduated from Lincoln High School in Stockton, California. Dennis loved sports; he was very competitive and did especially well in baseball and tennis. He also loved skiing, fishing, camping, and golfing with his brothers and friends. Just like his brothers, Dennis also enjoyed cooking and grilling for friends and family. All who knew him would attest to his magnetic personality, which also served him well in his notable career as an executive in food services distribution.
Dennis and his wife Cheryl Ann, whom he married on December 28, 2001, settled in Palm Coast, Florida. Their careers took them to many different cities in the U.S. But Dennis loved the beach and finally found the beach community he loved, so this was the perfect home to retire.
Dennis is survived by his loving wife, Cheryl Ann (Kent); daughter, Melissa (Boyd); son, Taylor; sister, Karen Girardi (husband, Gary); brothers, Tim (wife, Lynnette); Ross (wife, Maria), and Terry (wife, Maureen); and brothers-in-law, George Kent (wife, Debbie) and Tommy Kent (Julie); and a host of extended family of grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and dear friends in many cities.
Dennis lived life to the fullest. He had a heart of gold and would do anything for friends, family, and community and made everyone who knew him laugh, cry, and clap at all the stories he shared. Our family is thankful to know that Dennis is at peace.
A memorial Mass will be held at Santa Maria del Mar Catholic Church, Flagler Beach, FL on Saturday, December 3rd, at 10 a.m.
East Coast Celebration of Life will follow in January 2023 at Tortugas in Flagler Beach, FL. Please text Cheryl Ann Harrity at 610-701-1651 for further information.
West Coast Celebration of Life will follow when determined in California. Please contact Karen Girardi at 661-331-5895 for further information.
Expressions of Sympathy and Remembrance:
The family requests those who wish to express sympathy or remembrance to consider donating to their favorite charity in Dennis’ name or consider Dennis’ passion for his beach community and make a donation to Flagler Strong, a nonprofit 501C3 in Dennis’ name for disaster relief, citizens relief, business relief, beautification and restoration for the City of Flagler Beach. Donations can be made at
http://www.weareflaglerstrong.com/ or mail checks made to Flagler Strong PO BOX 252 Flagler Beach FL 32136
Heritage Funeral and Cremation Service is assisting the family.
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