HARRINGTON, Walter R. “HANK”, 87, of Safety Harbor, FL, formerly of St. Petersburg, passed away on March 3, 2010 at the Sylvan Health Care Center in Clearwater. Born on the 4th of July, 1922 in Lynn, MA. He graduated from Classical High School and served in WWII with the Army 320th Inf 35th Div in Europe. He was a very proud recipient of the French Legion of Honor Award and the Medal of St. Maurice Award.
Hank moved his family to Florida in 1959 and retired from Minneapolis Honeywell after 25 yrs of service.
He was preceded in death by his childhood sweetheart and wife of 66 years, Virginia. He is survived by daughter, Deeva and husband Jim Mootsey of Safety Harbor; granddaughter, Omega and husband Derek Kreidler, 2 great grandchildren Katie and Cooper Kreidler, all of Clearwater; a sister, Marie Hobbs of Lynn MA; aunt, Virginia Linehan also of Lynn MA and nieces and nephews.
Graveside services with Full Military Honors will be held at 10:45AM on April 22, 2010 at Bay Pines National Cemetery, 10000 Bay Pines Blvd., Bay Pines. In lieu of flowers, the family recommends donations be made to Suncoast Hospice at 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater FL 33760.
The world has lost a great man, my Gump. Such a huge influence in my life – his character, integrity, honesty and sense of service for Country, family and other people will stay with me always. It is with a very heavy heart that I say, Go in Peace Gump.
You taught me right from wrong, supported every crazy thing I ever tried, showed me what unconditional love was all about with Mum, and was always there to pick me up. Thanks for being my Dad. I’ll miss you, you were THE BEST.
I remember you like it was yesterday. You were always a comdian funny to be with. I worked with you at Honeywell in Clearwater from 1985-1990. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your loved ones.
Regards Jeff Rodgers
I remember you like it was yesterday. You were always a comdian funny to be with. I worked with you at Honeywell in Clearwater from 1985-1990. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your loved ones.
Regards Jeff Rodgers
I worked with Hank for some years before he retired from Honeywell. He helped break me in as a mechanical inspector. Hank had a good sense of humor and I’ll always remember his jokes when he was roasting a fellow worker at their retirement party. We have already been missing him at the recent Minnreg meetings. My sympathy to family and loved ones.
We will always remember with happy hearts your annual trips “up north”. I have fond memories of digging clams on warm sunny afternoons in PEI with my kids and they had so much fun and they still enjoyed your company as adults. We will truly miss your wonderful sense of humor. My Mom and Dad send their prayers as well. Till we meet again, Old friend……..Bernie
We will miss him at all the retirement parties. His opening of Mr. Chairman! I worked with him many years and he always had a joke. No two the same. Love Ron
“Uncle Walter, you were the best uncle a girl could ever have. If I could have chosen an Aunt and Uncle to be mine, you and Aunt Ginn would have been it !”
“Deeva, may the wonderful happy, funny, silly and sweet memories you have of your Dad carry you through this time. Now you have two angels in Heaven to watch over you !
My love to you, Cuz.”
Bebe
“Uncle Walter, you were the best uncle a girl could ever have. If I could have chosen an Aunt and Uncle to be mine, you and Aunt Ginn would have been it !”
“Deeva, may the wonderful happy, funny, silly and sweet memories you have of your Dad carry you through this time. Now you have two angels in Heaven to watch over you !
My love to you, Cuz.”
Bebe
Dear Friend I pray.
Along my way We met
Gracious were the days
I think of you each day
A good neighbor you can bet
Soon we’ll meet again
Those combat days took a toll
So close our battles shared
Now comes the peace
That you and I will share.
God Bless. John
I would like to say “Hank”
will be missed.He made working at Honeywell fun,on
our breaks he would talk about the war,he was a very interesting.He was very much
an american and proud of his
country.Dan Scalzi
Oh I just found out about uncle Walter. We send are deepest condolencences I really have been searching for. All you guys Deeva. Please call sometime 573-315-7813 I WOULD LOVE TO TALK TO ONE OF YOU ALL. LOVE ALL YOUNS .