Cleve Michael Harrington

Cleve Michael Harrington, age 82, of Saucier, passed away on February 22, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael J. Harrington and Vernice Barker Harrington; his infant brother, James Harrington; and his sisters, Lucy Nell Welch and Clara Harrington Dobbyn; and his in laws, Travis and Ann Munn;

Cleve is survived by his wife of 60 years, Sibyl Harrington; his beloved fur baby, Pup Pup; his brother, David Edmond Harrington (Marty), of Jackson, MS; sister-in-law, Brenda Eiland and Janet Stanley; brother-in-law, Joe Munn (Amy); 6 nieces; 5 nephews; and much-loved grand nieces and nephews.

He received his BS in Accounting at the University of South Alabama in 1972.  He was in the US Army from July 1966-June 1968, stationed at Ft. Dix in New Jersey and Fort Richardson in Alaska where he was promoted to specialist 5 on his last day on base.  He went on to work at Ingalls Shipbuilding where he was the over office timekeeping.  He then worked at the Internal Revenue Service as a field agent and at the MS State Tax Commission.  His earlier jobs were working for Stone’s Ice Cream Shop and delivering newspapers.  He received certificates of achievement and for suggestions he made. His hobbies were scuba diving, working in the yard, going out to eat with friends, just being at home with our fur babies, traveling – particularly Alaska and Russia, and helping others.

Thank you to Fr. Cuddy who came to our home to anoint Cleve and I and give us communion each week - this gave Cleve much peace. Thank you to Dr. Chedid and the caring staff at Singing River Ochsner, they were so attentive and caring even after he finished. Thank you to the ER for taking good care of Cleve on several occasions and most of all for giving their all to save him on the night of February 22 and made it possible for us to say our goodbyes.  He squeezed my hand so tight and opened his eyes, Father Cuddy gave him last rights, then he declined. Thank you to a merciful God and Father.

Memorial contributions can be made to St. Vincent De Paul Society, or charity of your choice. Love and prayers for us. Help someone, as this is what Cleve was so good to do.

Visitation will be on Thursday, February 29, 2024, from 11:30 am – 1 pm at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 720 E Beach Blvd, Long Beach.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 pm in the church.   A private interment will be in Biloxi National Cemetery.

The Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family and online condolences may be offered at www.riemannfamily.com