Theresa G. Harrington's Obituary
Theresa G. Harrington, 76, passed away in Miami, Florida, on February 9,
2011. She spent her final days in the presence of loving family and friends.
Theresa was born in Brooklyn, New York, on February 10, 1934, to Robert and
Irene Giasi. She moved with her family to Tampa and,
later, Miami in the mid 1950's. She met her husband, William Harrington, as
an employee for the Dade County Zoning Department. They were married October
26, 1957.
Theresa was an active member of St. Timothy's Catholic Church and a
dedicated member of their choir. She was also a professional
florist and coached her daughters' softball teams. Theresa's greatest
pleasure as a florist was decorating her church for holidays and special
occasions, and nothing made her happier than to be surrounded by her family.
She loved camping, fishing, and the laughter shared during family
gatherings. Theresa also enjoyed swimming and was a Red Cross swim
instructor.
Theresa is survived by her husband of 53 years; two sons and their spouses,
William and Marla Harrington, Glenn and Karen Harrington; daughter,
Christine Doyon; daughter & spouse, Gayle and Jamie Gunn; nine
grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
She is preceded in death by her sister, Phyllis McNulty.
A viewing will be held on Sunday, February 13, at 7 PM at the Van Orsdel
Funeral Home at 9300 S.W. 40th Street. A service will be held on Monday,
February 14, at 10 AM at St. Timothy's Catholic Church, 5400 S.W. 102nd
Avenue. She will be interned at Our Lady of Mercy Cemetery in northwest
Miami.
We will all miss her dearly.
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