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Clifford Harrington Obituary
Driftwood - Clifford "Cliff" Harrington, 73, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2021 at his home in Driftwood, Texas. In the weeks prior to his passing, he was surrounded by family and made wonderful memories.
He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Elizabeth. He is dearly remembered by his children, daughter Dr. Erin "Kate" Harrington and husband Frank Gallegos; and son Clifford "Beau" Harrington and wife Beth. He also leaves one grandchild, Clifford Gallegos, and two sisters, Pat Reddrick and Dr. Donna Ryan.
Cliff was born on November 20, 1947 in Lafayette, Louisiana to Clifford and Norma Harrington. Upon graduating with honors from The University of Southwestern Louisiana, he received a full scholarship to University of Colorado Law School. After earning his Doctor of Jurisprudence, he and Elizabeth moved to Northern Virginia, where he began his highly successful law career. Included in his accomplishments were admission to the United States Supreme Court bar, holding the position of senior partner at Fisher Wayland, and chairing the communication law group for Pillsbury Winthrop. Upon retirement, he and Elizabeth moved to Driftwood, Texas where they enjoyed Hill Country living on their three acres.
Cliff's real joy was collecting and selling vintage fountain pens. He was renowned for his expertise in Wahl Eversharp models and was dedicated to restoring them to their original beauty. While pursuing his passion, he and his wife travelled extensively across the United States and Europe, developing a large, diverse, and loyal group of friends from around the world. While stateside, he enjoyed smoking brisket in his outdoor kitchen and spending quality time with his grandson.
Visitation will be held at Delhomme Funeral Home on Saturday, July 10 at 1:00 PM, followed by a brief graveside service at the Lafayette Protestant Cemetery.
Personal condolences may be sent to the Harrington family at www.delhommefuneralhome.com.
Delhomme Funeral Home, 1011 Bertrand Drive, Lafayette, LA is in charge of funeral arrangements.
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Brenda Porter
July 20, 2023
South Terrebonne High School Class of 1965 was just notified of his Promotion to heaven. He was kind and reached out when he heard that we had located to San Antonio, Tx. Wish we had visited with them. Peny
Dennis Michael (Harrington) Schaeffer
July 12, 2021
We are tremendously grieved to hear of Clifford's passing. We connected with him via Ancestry only in the last several years, myself having a greatgrandfather, William who was a brother to Clifford's James, and Tomás Harrington, who is a joint 3rd cousin, who lives in Clashmealcon, Causeway, County Kerry, Ireland from where our Harrington's originate and still reside.
I live in Springfield, Virginia these days, not far from McLean, VA where Clifford and family once lived. It's a pity we didn't meet in person. We are blessed to have been part of and identified with Clifford's extended Irish ancestry.
Our condolences, Mike (Harrington) S. and Tomás Harrington
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