Obituary: Patrick H. Harrington, 52

Patrick H. Harrington, 52, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, Feb. 12, 2013, at Rhode Island Hospital, Providence.

He was the beloved husband of twenty-eight years to Michelle M. (Lefebvre) Harrington. Born in Fall River, MA he was a son of  Francis and Catherine P. “Pat” (McGarty) Harrington of Swansea, MA. He was employed at New England Hearth and Patio for twenty-five years before purchasing the business in 2004. Patrick was a graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology, and was a draftsman at General Dynamics in Quincy, MA prior to entering  business and retail. Patrick  was devoted to his daughter, and never met a dog he didn’t like. 

Besides his wife and parents, he is survived by his loving daughter, Mae Lynn Harrington of Johnston. Patrick was the brother of Timothy Harrington of Seekonk, MA, Michael Harrington of Swansea, MA, and Brian Harrington of Fall River, MA, and their families. 

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 1804 Atwood Avenue, Johnston. Interment will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, East Providence. VISITING HOURS Friday 5-8 p.m. in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Avenue, Cranston. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bay View Academy in honor of Patrick H. Harrington, 3070 Pawtucket Avenue, Riverside, RI 02915.