"My sincere condolences to the entire family. I worked with Walt at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard, Technical Division (Code 540). We were very close, what I call ?work friends? We shared family stories, and offered each other advice from time to time. In one of my major union battles, I remember Walt volunteering to do anything that I wanted or needed. I never told him, but I really needed tat support at that time. I left the Navy yard in the eighties, but thought about Walt often. Rest in peace Walt, I am glad that our paths crossed. Jack McLeod "
In loving memory of
Walter C. Harrington
September 5, 1935 - March 11, 2022
Walter C. Harrington, on March 11, 2022, of Bellmawr. Age 86.
Beloved husband of Eleanor Harrington (nee Catts) for 67 years. Devoted father of Eleanor Gallardo (Joseph). Loving grandfather of Heather Monahan (Eric), Joel Gallardo (Tina), and Megan Gallardo and great grandfather of Gerard Gallardo. Dear brother of the late Marie Fennimore and Doris Clark.
Walter retired after many years as a machinist and with the technical group at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard. He loved to hunt and fish and was a member of Square Circle Sportsmen's Club in Gibbsboro. Walter was a 32nd Degree Master Mason with Laurel Lodge #237 and was also a member of the Excelsior Consistory. He was a long-time devout member and head usher of 20 years at Chews United Methodist Church.
There will be a viewing from 9:15am to 10:45am Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Chews United Methodist Church, 319 Black Horse Pike, Glendora, NJ 08029.
Funeral service 11am at the Church.
Interment Hillcrest Memorial Park, Hurffville, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Walter's memory to Chews United Methodist Church.
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"My thoughts, prayers and thanks are with you xo Paula J Murray "
"Eleanor, It is with a heavy heart that I heard of Walt's passing. He was a sweet man who always made my Mom feel special with his Sunday morning kiss for her. He was another of the special group of Christians that has made Chews such a special place to worship. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Judy Farrell Weiserth"
"Dear Eleanor, We are terribly sorry for your loss. Fond memories of Chubby are he always made me feel listened to, always had a smile for me and you both were a lot of fun to be around. We have been praying for you that arrangements have gone smoothly for Chubby's celebration of life and that you feel the Holy Spirit's presence and our Lord's loving arms in all the times ahead when you want him with you. With Love, Joe, Debbie and Victoria Haigh "