MARTIN JOSEPH HARRINGTON

Obituary of MARTIN HARRINGTON Martin Joseph Harrington passed peacefully away on Saturday morning, August 20, 2016. He was pre-deceased by his parents, William Patrick and Margaret Mary Harrington. He is survived by his daughter, Mika Kitazawa Harrington, his son, Manduy Ngo (fiancé, Maya Melendrez), six siblings, William and wife, Ellen, Mary Ann Somera and husband, Raymond, Daniel, Jerome and wife, Linda, Thomas and wife, Tammie, Jonathan, all of his nieces and nephews and good friends, Susan Kitazawa, Wren, Smokey and Richard. Martin was born in Chicago on January 27, 1945, and was raised on Lake Dalhousie in Lake County, Florida. During his early adult years, Martin proudly served as an officer in the US Army. He received his Bachelor's degree in Seattle, Washington and moved to San Francisco where he completed his California Teaching Credential at the University of San Francisco. After receiving his Master's degree at San Jose State University, he began a long career as teacher and school administrator. He loved and supported the teachers, children and Kitty Mandell with whom he worked. He returned to Florida after retiring from the Pacifica School District. He was also involved with his community in San Francisco. He was a parishioner at St. Kevin's Catholic church and an active member in the mission to serve the homeless at St. Boniface. He served on a Community Board which was established to help resolve conflicts within the neighborhood. He was a problem-solver. Martin was known for his extraordinary kindness. He was an untiring listener, helpful to all, a story-teller himself. He had a great sense of humor, loved to travel, rode thousands of miles on his motorcycle, loved his family, books, poetry and music. He was a loyal and faithful friend. He will be terribly missed by many. Martin was generous in his lifetime. If you wish, in lieu of flowers, consider a donation to your favorite charity in his name or to one of Martin's favorite charities (1) St Boniface church in San Francisco, or (2) to Promise Land in Crawfordville, Fl whose mission is to serve those in need of rehabilitation Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 24, 2016 at Saint Mary of the Lakes Catholic Church in Eustis, FL with Monsignor John Neff officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at Beyers Funeral Home Chapel in Umatilla, FL.

MARTIN JOSEPH HARRINGTON

January 27, 1945 - August 20, 2016