Name: Calling hours for Lt. Col. Michael J. Harrington
Start: 2022-01-20T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-01-21T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Connor-Healy Funeral Home - Manchester

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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Published by Union Leader on Jan. 17, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for Michael Harrington

21 Entries

Patricia Devan Barrett

March 30, 2024

“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

Jim and Marcia Harrington

January 21, 2022

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.

Jim Muirhead

January 19, 2022

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.

Elaine Egan MacAllister (Harrington)

January 19, 2022

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.

Roy Parker and SONH Referees

Sent Flowers

Ricky Oliver and Family

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The Lessard Family - Auburn NH

Sent Flowers

Joseph Bruns

January 18, 2022

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 better. I considered Mike a good friend as well a mentor and someone I looked up to. I´ll miss seeing him on the soccer field and basketball court. My condolences to his family, may he rest in peace.

Gary F

January 18, 2022

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 Staff meeting. He just casually waved in our direction and said "I´ll just have Bing & Bing take care of that" and from that point on,... those were our names (haha).
He was great and will be missed!
Thought and Prayers-

Moe D

January 17, 2022

My condolences to Mike´s family,I worked many basketball games and soccer games with Mike. He was always upbeat and fun to work with. He will be missed.

Kristen Taylor

January 17, 2022

I am saddened to read about Mike´s passing. My sympathies to his family and friends. I officiated many soccer and basketball games with Mike. He was always a pleasure to work with and truly cared about the game and kids we were officiating.
Thank You for your Service. You will be missed!

Tony LaMonica

January 17, 2022

Harrington Family, Please accept my condolences. I knew Mike from basketball. I officiated some games with Mike. He was a great guy, great human being. We will all miss him dearly. Rest in Peace brother Michael!

Steve Van Every

January 17, 2022

Very sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. I was stationed with Mike in the 79th Fighter Squadron at RAF Upper Heyford in England. We played Intramural Basketball and Volleyball together and he was very good athlete, as well as a lot of fun. My condolences to his family. Cheers Mikey

Mark Campbell

January 17, 2022

I was shocked to hear. Mike and I were high school classmates and always stayed in touch over the years. Such a great guy; filled with good humor. So sad.

ROBERT D MACHAIN

January 17, 2022

MR. HARRINGTON, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE RDM WINDHAM NH

Kathleen Wilton

January 16, 2022

I’m so sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. I was stationed at RAF Upper Heyford with Mike in the early 1980’s. He was always smiling and a friend to all. The 79th Tigers squadron was a close group and we shared many good times in England. My deepest sympathy goes out to Cindy, Haley, Faolain and the rest of his family.

David Leach, NH IAABO Brd 122

January 16, 2022

I worked many basketball games with Mike. He was always upbeat and fun to work with. We will miss seeing him on the court.

Kathryn Harrington

January 16, 2022

Thank you to everyone who has added to this guest book. It is a comfort to hear of your experience with my brother. He was my life-long friend and I miss him terribly. Thank you for being a part of his life, as I know he appreciated his experiences with you. Sincerely, Kathryn (sibling #2 of 3.)

Paul Fleisner

January 16, 2022

My sympathy goes out to Michael's family. I was a fellow referee for both basketball and soccer and did many games with Mike on the court and the field. Mike was always providing guidance to the players in hopes of them improving their skills and game knowledge. He will be missed by all his brother referees and was a blessing to work with such a caring person.

Steven Anderson

January 16, 2022

I am so sorry to learn of Mike's passing. As my Pledge Brother as well as my Fraternity Brother of the Mu Delta Chapter of Chi Phi we share may wonderful times together. My deepest sympathy to Cynthia, Haley and Faolain as well as the rest of the Harrington family. Mike will be missed by all who had the honor of knowing him. May he rest in peace until it is time to rise in glory.

Bill Anderson

January 16, 2022

I was shocked to hear this news.
My condolences to the family. Mike and I officiated many, many basketball games over the years; most recently last month. He was a gentleman on the court and a wonderful teacher of the game with the younger kids; well respected by players, partners, coaches, and fans alike. I thank him for his service to our country and will miss sharing his company as a fellow member of the brotherhood of officials.

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