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Michael J. Harrington

Manchester, New Hampshire

Jul 21, 1956 – Jan 12, 2022 (Age 65)

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BORN
July 21, 1956
DIED
January 12, 2022
AGE
65
LOCATION
Manchester, New Hampshire

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Connor-Healy Funeral Home - Manchester Obituary

Lieutenant Colonel (retired) Michael J. Harrington, 65, of Auburn, NH, passed away on January 12, 2022.


Born in Lakehurst, NJ on July 21, 1956, he was the son of the late John J. Harrington and Ruthanne C. (Phelan) Weston.  The son of a Colonel, Michael was raised and lived all over the world.


After graduating from Auburn University, Michael served in the United States Air Force as an F-16 Fighter Pilot and Instructor Pilot at several bases stateside and abroad.  After retiring from active duty, he was employed as the Program Manager for Ground Radar Systems at Hanscom Air Force Base, Bedford, MA.


Michael dedicated his time and talents to refereeing youth basketball and soccer as a member of the IABBO Board 117.  Michael was a loyal, generous, and loving man to his family and friends. He loved his family dearly. His two daughters brought him endless pride and joy.  Michael will be deeply missed, and his memory held dear.


In addition to his mother of Manchester, family members include his wife, of 26 years, Cynthia Harrington; two daughters, Haley Harrington and Faolain Harrington, all of Auburn; two sisters, Kathryn Harrington and her husband, Marc San Soucie, of Beaverton, OR and Lizabeth Harrington and her husband, Ralph Stetson, of Gray, ME; and many loved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews.


Services: Calling hours are Thursday, January 20, 2022, from 4 to 7 PM at Connor-Healy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 537 Union Street, Manchester, NH.


The funeral will be held Friday, January 21, 2022, at 10 AM in Connor-Healy Funeral Home.


Burial with full military honors will follow at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen.


Memorial donations may be made to Liberty House, 221 Orange St, Manchester, NH 03104 or https://libertyhousenh.org/donate/


For more information visit: www.connorhealy.com

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“Harry” was in my friendship circle of Manchester Central HS graduates, mostly from the classes of 1974-1976. His sweet sister Lizzie was my student at Trinity HS, and through Mike I got to meet his sister Cathy, mom Ruthanne, and dad who lived in Maine. A wonderful family had a wonderful son and friend to me: ALWAYS welcoming, smiling, sharing, celebrating, laughing, supportive! I offer you all continued peace and prayers- his light is forever in my heart -Trish (Devan) Barrett

Cynthia we are very saddened to hear about your loss. It was always a pleasure to wait on your husband at our dry cleaners. He was a very kind and personable man.

I will miss mike remembering our Eagle Scout rescue on Squam, our travels to the head of the Charles and most of all his shared news of his girls. What a loss.

Deepest condolences to Michael's wife Cindy, daughters Faolain and Haley, sisters Kathryn and Lizabeth, mother Ruthanne and their families at this difficult time. May he rest in peace. Our thoughts are with all who held him dear. Ar dheis de go raibh a anam dilis.

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Mike was an amazing person - he was always positive and had a smile on his face. I got to work many soccer and basketball games with him and learned so much working with him. During my first year officiating Mike would always stay after the games and give me pointers to help me out. He was always looking for that teachable moment during youth games and would often have the attention of all the players, coaches and parents giving a great explanation so they all could understand the rules...

My sincere condolences to the Harrington family. Mike was a great Branch Chief for the Air Force CNS/ATM Program Office. We all enjoyed working for him and his unique style of management! He was a focused, self-sufficient, low maintenance and humorous leader that shaped the organization to serve the flying community. An example of his (humorous) style that still makes me laugh is when he dubbed a co-worker and I with the names "Bing & Bing" when he couldn´t immediately recall our names in a...