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Richard Harrington Obituary
Mr. Harrington, age 52, died on July 18, 2006 of a cerebral aneurysm. Born February 6, 1954 to S. Thomas F. Harrington and Marguerite Haggerty Harrington, in Philadelphia, PA, Dick graduated from St. Joseph's Preparatory High School, Philadelphia, PA. Dick proudly graduated from the USMA at West Point in 1976. His 20 years of military service include assignments to Fort Sill, OK, USMA at West Point, Federal Republic of Germany, and Kaneohe Marine Corps Air Station, Kaneohe, Hawaii. Lieutenant Colonel Harrington, (Ret.) served as a liaison officer to the First Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) in the First Gulf War. His most precious assignments were his service as a member of the heralded 82nd Airborne Division. In addition to his dedicated military service Dick received a Masters Degree in Physical Education from Springfield College in 1986 along with a Masters in Health Care Administration from Central Michigan University in 1996.
His awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Combat Act ion Ribbon, Joint Meritorious Unit Award, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal with three bronze service stars, Humanitarian Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Kuwait Liberation Medal and the Master Parachutist Badge.
Most recently, Dick worked for Wachovia Bank as a Vice President, Project Manager Corporate Real Estate. He came to Charlotte seven years ago.
He is predeceased by two brothers, S. Thomas F. Harrington III, and Hugh James Harrington.
Dick celebrated his life and love with his wife, of thirty years, Rosemary Dooley Harrington and his beloved children, Pamela, Patrick, and Brendan Dooley Harrington. He is survived by his parents, S. Thomas F. Harrington Jr. and Marguerite H. Harrington, one sister, Marguerite, and six brothers, Timothy (Mitzi), Gregory (Patricia), Robert (Polly), Andrew, David, Steven (Dawn), as well as many nieces, nephews, and sisters and brothers in-law. He will be greatly missed by many devoted and loyal friends and co-workers.
Dick will be remembered for his great athletic talents, love of the beach and his great big laugh. He showed us by his living the meaning of decency and devotion to God and family. He participated in many sports and recently was a member of the YMCA masters swim team.
We will celebrate Dick's life with a visitation from 7:00 to 8:30 PM Thursday evening at Hankins and Whittington Dilworth Chapel. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday July 21 at 10:30 AM at St. Patrick's Cathedral with Father Paul Q. Gary officiating.
In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to St. Patrick's Cathedral Family Life Center, 1621 Dilworth Road East, Charlotte, North Carolina 28203.
Arrangements are in the care of Hankins & Whittington Dilworth Chapel, 1111 East Blvd., online at www.hankinsandwhittington.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Harrington
Deborah Wetter
October 19, 2006
Harringtons: Today Jim was told by Jim Krepp that Dick had passed away. Jim and I are very sorry to have heard that, and we send you our condolences, and also from the kids, kevin, Courtney, Melissa and Shannon. We will definitely be keeping you our prayers. Deborah Wetter
Anne Heath
August 26, 2006
To the Harrington Family,
Words cannot express my sadness and sorrow over Dick's untimely death. I have hundreds of wonderful memories of Dick and your family that I cherish and it is my belief that our faith will see us all through our loss. My prayer for Dick is that he knows peace and that as we continue our journey here, we proudly remember TMDC with love and joy. Know that I hold you all in my heart. May peace be with you all. Love, Anne Heath, RSM
Rosemary (Dooley) Gallagher
July 31, 2006
Until 2003/2004 I didn't know my Uncle Dick very well. I live in Ireland and my base camp in the US was always Phillie. Consequently I only saw Dick at major family functions and on the rare occasions when both the Harrington and Gallagher contingencies of the Dooley family were in Phillie at the same time. Before Dick and Roe came to Ireland in 2004 the only memories I have of my uncle are of his steady, quiet presence at family functions. I wasn't used to large crowds and was often a little uncomfortable at these parties were there were 20, 50, 300!! family members. Dick was never the centre of attention, and when I needed to be in the quieter room to catch my breath and collect myself Dick was there to put me at ease. To me that was what Dick did, he found the one who needed a kind smile or a sweet gesture and he reached out to that person.
My adult memories of Dick are when he came to Ireland to support Roe, me, my Dad, my Mom… everyone... during my Mom’s illness. While everyone else came to take care of Mom’s needs, Dick took care of mine and Roe’s. He got me out of that awful hospital, into fresh air and made me do something physical; Golf! He was a patient and clear teacher. He was not frustrated at having to keep pace with a complete rookie. Not only did he teach how to play, and why to play the way he said, but he taught me the etiquette of the game and inspired me. Throughout this time he was the person who supported the people who were growing weary of illness. He provided unspeakable strength. My Irish family were more impressed by him than anyone else who came to visit! (I believe a middle aged Donegal farmer used the term "cool" in describing him) He came at a time during this long struggle when I really needed something, someone, to give me the strength to see the thing through. He did that and more. He was the kindest of men, the strongest of men, and a father through and through.
Bette Ruppert
July 29, 2006
Dear Roe, Pamela, Patrick and Brendan,
The Ruppert family is very sorry to hear of the loss of Dick Harrington. Jake and I have such fond memories of both Roe and Dickie and it started in 1974. Jake went to St. Joe's prep and West Point with Dick. We were fortunate to see them at Ft. Sill and in Germany. We kept running into them at the 30th year reunion at West Point and we were so excited to get reacquainted . We were so happy to hear they lived in Charlotte, NC since Bette has two brothers that live there and we kept saying we would get to see them again. It was such a nice tribute to Dick that so many West Point grads and St. Joe's Prep grads went to West Point to attend the funeral. Roe and children, know you are not alone on this earth! So many love you and would be honored for you to come and visit . So come on down to Virginia--Exit 133 on I 95. Call us anytime 1-540-659-8243. Love, Bette and Jake Ruppert
Rachel Byington
July 27, 2006
To the Harrington Family:
I work for an architecture firm here in Charlotte, and met Dick while working on some Wachovia renovations. He was always a very kind, pleasant person to work with.
He will surely be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Take Care and God Bless.
Percy Simpson
July 26, 2006
My sincerest condolences to the entire Harrington family.
I am a member of the West Point Class of 1976 and recently re-located to Charlotte. I just spoke to Dick at the IJL office building two weeks ago.
I am very sorry for your loss. God's peace be with you in this time of sorrow.
Bill Godley
July 25, 2006
Dear Rosemary,
Even though I did not get to know Dick, I know that he was a great husband and family man from all the nice things said about him in this Guest Book and in the newspaper. From all of the Directors at the bank, please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bill and Ruth Godley
Jim & Michal Eichhorn
July 24, 2006
To the Harrington Family;
Please except our prayers and condolences on the passing of your son Dick.
I have known your whole family and went to day camp with Dickie in the sixties at Gwynedd Mercy.
He was a great friend who I got to talk to about 6 years ago at a Reading Phillies Game.
Mr. & Mrs Harrington, you have one of the nicest families who I ever met and always treated me like on of your family.
Rest in Peace Dickie. I will never forget you.
Your old friends.
Jimmy & my wife Michal Eichhorn
Joseph Welsh
July 24, 2006
Dear Harrington Family
I was saddened to hear the new about Dick. I knew Dick from grade school at St. Raymonds. I was not surprised to learn of all of his significant contibutions and awards. My familiy's prayers and thoughts are with you and God Bless!
Keith Kowadlo
July 24, 2006
Please accept my condolences - and thank you for this opportunity to tell you about my co-worker and friend, Dick Harrington.
Several years ago, Dick and I worked together here in Charlotte for a firm that did some overseas work in the Middle East. That's when I first really got to know Dick as a person. While he and I were both adventurous to travel somewhere new and do something really challenging, both of us were still a bit anxious. We were anxious because we would be working alongside a great assembly of proven professionals. I guess this was a common trait among us Paratroopers from Fort Bragg. Dick, however, didn't really need to be anxious at all. He had proven himself numerous times already. As for me, I was comforted to be working alongside such a poised and nonassuming individual as Dick.
He and I would routinely meet for lunch at our "rally point" in uptown Charlotte--- the intersection of Trade and Tryon. We began doing this probably in the Fall of 1999 and kept it up until just recently. He was always "on time" and always "well dressed." I can't imagine him looking anything other than professional and confident at all times. It was such a pleasure to meet with him for lunch and talk about life in general. We often compared and contrasted our good fortunes with our misfortunes. We'd discuss our job searching prospects. And we couldn't help but offer tips to each other on how we were managing the "oh, so, delicate balance" of career, family and faith.
Once this work overseas got started, I remember a dinner party that my wife and I hosted for some of my work colleagues. Dick arrived a little late. We knew prior to dinner that he had a previous committment, so this was not a surprise to us. However, the reason for the committment was a surprise! Dick, you see, was late because he was volunteering his time to teach people to READ here in the Charlotte area --- in his spare time, no less. His family was in Fayetteville while he worked and looked for new housing here in Charlotte. To say the least, we were incredibly impressed with his giving character. I always knew Dick was a Christian but this further solidified it for me.
Once, I remember driving around the streets of Abu Dhabi with Dick trying to navigate from point A to B. He was always so calm and collected, despite the crazy drivers. I believe that's one of the things that I always admired about him was that he was the "quiet professional." One could always count on Dict to get the job done. Dick had a strong laugh and quick smile. It was so easy to warm up to him. I was always comfortable around him as I never had to be "on guard." He was a real genuine, good guy and a great American. Dick kept a family photograph on his desk top. His family was incredibly important to him. We all knew how proud he was of them. He was a rock steady husband and father.
Following the end of this overseas work, we began working at different places. However, Dick and I remained "good friends." I ran into Dick about 2 months ago and we chatted briefly; he was doing well and his family was well. I remember how I have admired him as a guy who had really made a successful transition from military life to the business world. He "made it" to the top in all his chosen endeavors.
When I think of Dick, I think of the many qualities that define the personal character traits that we all wish we had: confidence, poise, sense of humor, intellect, compassion, humility and the list goes on. Dick was a really good solid guy. I'll miss my friend who I used to meet at the "rally point" for lunch.
God speed, good friend!
Keith Kowadlo
Wilkinson Family
July 24, 2006
Dear Rosemary and the entire Harrington Family:
You are and will continue to be in our prayers and our thoughts.
Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Dick, a truly wonderful husband, father, son, brother and friend.
Susan & Frank Keller
July 23, 2006
Dear Roe,
This morning, we were both shocked and saddened to read of Dick’s death in the paper. Although time and miles have faded our friendship, you have always been in our hearts and memories. Dick was a great guy and a real gentleman. We thank him for the joy and laughter he brought to our youth and we thank him for his service to our country. We feel both honored and blessed to have had him in our lives. Roe, you and your children are in our prayers.
Clare J. McCabe
July 23, 2006
Dear Rosemary, Pamela, Patrick and Brendan, Aunt Peg & Uncle Tom and Marty, Timmy, Greg, Beau, Andy, David and Steven - words cannot express how deeply shocked and saddened I am (that the entire McCabe family is) at the loss of Dickie. I recall with fond memories his big smile and infectious laugh. The McCabe's have been reminiscing about the wonderful 4th of July picnics and other gatherings we shared with the Harrington's, and just how wonderful it is to have such memories to help sustain us at a time like this. It is at a time like this that our large families certainly are an added blessing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Peace, Love & Prayers, Clare McCabe
Martin Dooley
July 23, 2006
Dear Rosemary,
Dear cousin…I am so saddened to learn of your husband’s passing. I have such good memories of Dick, you, and your children from the family gatherings I managed to attend over the years. It’s been particularly satisfying reading the admirable obituary in the Charlotte Observer and your son, Patrick’s beautiful eulogy for his father below.
I offer my sincere condolences and wish you and your family love and healing at this sad time.
Sincerely,
Martin
James Munday
July 23, 2006
Roe and the entire Harrington Family
Marianne, Sam (age 9) and I were so extremely saddened to hear about Dick’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We remember the wonderful days we shared at West Point and in Hawaii.
The Munday Family
John and Kathy Haithcock
July 23, 2006
Kathy and I were shocked to hear about the news. Steve Rawlick passed on the information. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. We remember with fond memories our experiences at Fort Bragg while assigned to the 82d Abn Division.
David Lopez
July 22, 2006
Roemary,
Julie and I cannot put into words the deep sadness we felt when Goose called with the news. Being able to share some of the sadness of losing Dickie and the joy of his life these past few days with the kids, your sisters, and the Harrington's has lightened the grief for us. I am honored to have been of some small service to you and the family this past week. I loved him like a brother and will miss our visits and those e-mails.
David & Julie Lopez
Marca Storey
July 22, 2006
Rosemary,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please know you can call me anytime.
God's blessings,
Marca
Paul McCabe & family SJP '80
July 22, 2006
Our thoughts & prayers are with the entire Harrington family....
Jim Diehl
July 21, 2006
Roe,
Elaine and I were so saddened to learn of Dickie's death. Although, he and I were classmates at West Point, I didn't really get to know him until we were tablemates at CAS3 in 1983. What a great guy...I feel so bad that we haven't seen each other in so long. Bless you and your family in your time of sorrow.
Jim & Elaine Diehl
Bob & Donna Farquhar
July 21, 2006
We were shocked and deeply saddened by the news of Dick's passing. We will all miss him dearly but have great memories of our times together. Roesmary and the rest of the Harrington family, please accept our deepest sympathy and condolences and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Patrick Harrington
July 21, 2006
Richard Joseph Harrington was my father. We both work in the uptown area, and we would meet nearly every morning at Starbucks on Tryon for coffee. I intend to honor my father by learning the lessons he taught me without ever saying a word. He stood up every time a woman walked into the room. He opened the car door for my mother every time they were riding in the same vehicle, he opened the front door of the house for her when she was with him. He would not start eating dinner, lunch, breakfast, a snack, without first serving my mother, making sure she had anything she wanted and everything she needed, and having watched her pick up her fork and start eating. He never asked her to hurry up, always waited patiently. My father was not without his flaws. I am not a fan of immediate canonization of a human being just because they have died, and I believe that it would be unfair to represent my father as having been a saint before he died. Having said that, he was damn near close to perfect. It says a lot about a person when his nurses at the hospital attend the wake, and they never even spoke to him. My father had a quiet faith in God and family and was truly a class act. He taught me the importance of using your body and your mind, not necessarily at the same time.
"One of these days," was one of my father's oft-quoted phrases, and I intend to live my life with a view to acting on any goal I have, as we have learned how quickly a life can end.
My father had an aneurism. He was meant to die as he did, when he did. The blood clot that ruptured in his head had so many vessels traveling in and out of it, it was not to be that he would survive it. Having spoken with the doctors, it became clear that he had had the clot since the day he was born. He attended a West Point reunion in June, and a birthday for both of his parents-80years old-three weeks ago. At both these events he was able to see people he hadn't spoken to in DECADES. To anyone who reads this, I hope for your sake you have someone in your life as quality as my father. Thornton Wilder wrote:
"All that we can know about those we have loved and lost is that they would wish us to remember them with a more intensified realization of their reality. What is essential does not die but clarifies. The highest tribute to the dead is not grief but gratitude."
Thank you, Dad
Patrick
Staci Weaver
July 21, 2006
Dick was such a great partner to the Carnegie Branch and we are all saddened by Dick's passing. Our thoughts are with the family during this difficult time. He always came in with a smile.
July 21, 2006
Dick was a sweet person always spoke and had a smile on his face. He will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you his family.
(co-worker)
Talanda Ferguson, (Charlotte, NC)
Rimmer Fowler
July 21, 2006
Dick was fine man & officer. I am proud to have known him & have him as a classmate!! Take care & God bless.
john mcfadyen
July 21, 2006
Rosemary,
I am sorry to hear your sad news.
It sucks, but God will take care of you.
John
Anita Popplewell
July 21, 2006
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Your in my thoughts.
Jim Donivan USMA '76
July 20, 2006
Dear Rosemary and Family,
We are stunned to hear of Dick's death. Although I know we grieve over his passing, I know he would want us to celebrate his life, his legacy and his zest for life. I still have a clear memory of Dick's smile, his laughter and his tenacity on the lacrosse field.
We will miss him, but I know he knew the Lord and lived his life accordingly.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May GOD wrap his loving arms around you and grant you peace.
Katie Harrington
July 20, 2006
Aunt Rosemary,
I am so sorry that my bother and I couldn't make it down. Tell Pam, Patrick, and Brenden that we are thinking of them.
Love,
Katie
Rosemary Wilson Edwards
July 20, 2006
Dear Harringtons,
Know that you are all remembered in the prayers of the "Florida Wilson". We have lost a longtime "Friend". Blessings on each of you!
Noel M. Parsons
July 20, 2006
Rosemary & family,
I was shocked and saddened to learn of Dick's passing, so sudden and so unexpected.
Although I met Dick only a year ago, I remember his warm smile and the generous attention he gave everyone he met. I liked him from the moment I met him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
BG Mark Kimmitt
July 20, 2006
Dick was a classmate of mine from West Point, and we criss-crossed over the years in our military service. He was a great cadet, a better officer and the nation should be proud of his service in peacetime and combat. As the verse in the West Point Alma Mater goes,
"and when the day is done, our course on earth is run, let it be said well done. Be thou at peace."
Dickie- be thou at peace.
God bless the entire Harrington family. Thank you for your service to the nation.
Gary Jerauld, USMA 76
July 20, 2006
Sorry to hear about Dick's death. We were classmates at West Point, but I don't believe we ever served in the same units after we were commissioned. My prayers go out to you and your family.
Clay Harrington
July 20, 2006
We are so sorry to hear about Dick. Sharing the same surname and being in the same cadet regiment, Dick and I often got each others laundry, mail, or other distribution! Although I never had the pleasure to serve with him after graduation, he was a great friend during our years at West Point, and I enjoyed seeing him again at the reunion this year. Please accept our heartfelt sympathies, and know that you and your family are in our prayers.
Chanele Jackson
July 20, 2006
I miss Dick and am very sad for the lost of a good and great man. It was a pleasure to work with him. My prayers are that Dick's family will feel the presence of God's love,peace and mercy always!
Barry Akers
July 20, 2006
The precious memories of joys shared and love cherished are gifts we will carry in our hearts forever. Wishing you peace and sharing your sorrow.
Barry and Phillip
Marti Stegall
July 20, 2006
Rosemary,
On behalf of the Harris YMCA, please know how much we love you and how sorry we are for your loss of your life's partner and your friend. We loved Dick too and will miss seeing him around the Y. He faithfully served the US Military and is now God's foot soldier and angel. Please let God carry you through your sorrow and let your friends lend their shoulders. Always remember that your Y family will be there for you.
Scott Sessoms
July 20, 2006
Rosemary,
I was so sorry to hear of the news. You and your family will be in my prayers.
Stuart Harborne
July 20, 2006
Dear Harrington's,
Very sorry to hear the news concerning Dick. I had the pleasure of working with Dick at Wachovia. He was a great person and will be missed.My sincere condolences.
Ann Bradford
July 20, 2006
My deepest sympathy to the Harrington Family during your time of bereavement.
(Co worker at Wachovia)
John Curry
July 20, 2006
Rosemary,
Myself and Pamela were shocked at the sad news. Please let us know if there is anything we can do in the days, weeks and months ahead. Our deepest sympathy.
John
Katie Ochsner & Mary Kelly
July 20, 2006
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Rick Shaft
July 20, 2006
Rosemary,
Dick was a great co-worker. He was always supportive and displayed a genuine interest in the employees that he worked with. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Amy Wilcox
July 20, 2006
It was a great pleasure to work with Dick. He was always friendly and said hello to everyone. He will be greatly missed.
George Wilson, S.J.
July 20, 2006
Ro, Peggy, Tom, and all the family,
I'm sure I don't have to tell you that you are all very specially in my Masses and prayers. Although I hadn't really spent any significant time directly with Dick -- even the 80th birthday was too short and too many people to visit with -- I have known over the years how much the Wilsons and Cranes admired him. Actually, it's enough for to just know that he is a Harrington, because that says it all!
I look forward to seeing him when all of us are enjoying the peace that he surely knows now with the Lord.
Jeff Ashford- Wachovia Co-worker
July 20, 2006
As a co-worker of Dick's, I didn't get the opportunity to fully get to know him. However, for the short time that I did have the pleasure it was enjoyable. A good man will be missed! From my family to yours in GOD's grace and mercy.
Martha Johnson
July 20, 2006
Dick was great guy. I enjoyed working with him, and wish I had had the chance to get to know him better. My thoughts and prayers are with you all today and in the coming weeks.
(a CRE co-worker)
Luke Wilson
July 20, 2006
To Ro and all the Harringtons,
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you in such a difficult time. I always looked up to Dick and looked forward to his visits with the family. It was great to be around his sense of humor and zest for life. As a little kid watching those Prep football games, to me #33 seemed larger than life. God bless all of you.
Tom (Betsy Beamer's) Jackson
July 20, 2006
Rosemary, Eventhough I only knew Dick for a short time...that time was special. Betsy and I enjoyed so very much sharing stories with you and Dick over dinner. It is easy to see that his heart has touched many.
All of you are in my nightly prayers.
Tom Gallagher
July 20, 2006
Roe,
The sudden news about Dick's death was hard to capture in words.
We have known each other before the paths of our current lives were even considered.... before Charlotte, Europe, Hawaii, Oaklahoma, and even before the Thayer and West Point there was.... Dougherty, The Prep, Mt Airy, Phil Elena St, Kel, and Phil, on and on.
It was back then the relationships that were formed have traversed a lifetime of decsions, adventures, excitmentmet , joys and now sadness.
Our hearts in Rochester cannot begin to feel the loss that you, Pam, Pat, and Brenden are currently facing but you are in our thoughts and our prayers as you begin this new transition.
Dick was always, strong, determined, caring, and walked the walked each day of what he believed. The challenege now is to belive that he can still be alive in your hearts and minds each day even though he in no longer physically with you.
Even though many miles away ...our hearts are with you
Love, Tom, Laraine, Zach, & Zoe'
Margaret, Mike, Matt & JD Larson
July 20, 2006
The thoughts and prayers of all of your Fayetteville friends are with you. May God keep you and comfort you.
Stephanie Gravely
July 20, 2006
Dick was a great guy. I hope he knows how much I appreciated all he did for me. There was always a smile and a hug when I visited Charlotte, always a helping hand. His family is in my thoughts and prayers. He will be missed.
Pat King
July 20, 2006
Dear Rosemary and the Harrington family,
We were in disbelief and deeply saddened when we heard the news at Church last Sunday. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Very Sincerely,
Pat and Elizabeth King
Cassandra Gaddy
July 20, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. May the work Dick did speak for him and give you comfort and peace.
(A co-worker at Wachovia)
Linda Williams
July 20, 2006
Dick was kind, a gentleman and wonderful co-worker. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kay Bolton
July 20, 2006
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
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