Richard Harrington

December 13, 1939 - August 24, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Richard Harrington of Cape Girardeau announces his passing on Monday, August 24, 2020, at the age of 80 years at his home. Rick was born in St. Louis, Missouri to Margaret Fitzgerald on December 13, 1939. He graduated from Cairo High School in 1958. He was a grant writer for the Alexander County Housing Authority before his retirement. He will be lovingly remembered by his children, Richard, Jr. (Tracy) Harrington and Teresa (Nick) Livesay. He will also be fondly remembered by his grandchildren and great grandchildren, and by his sisters, Margaret Fitzgerald and Pauline Whiteside and brother, Robert (Julie) Fitzgerald. Rick was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Sue, on November 22, 2018, parents, Robert and Margaret Fitzgerald, a young daughter, Amy Suzanne in 1962, and an infant sister, Mary Elizabeth. Cremation will be accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations in memory of Rick can be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Crain Funeral Home and Cremation Service in Cape Girardeau is in charge of arrangements.