Howard Franklin Harrington, 85, of Indianapolis passed away February 18, 2013. He was born January 16, 1928 to Franklin and Margaret Louise Harrington, both preceding him in death. He worked at Rexnord as a tool and die maker. He proudly served our country in the United States Navy. He was a member of the Steelworkers Union Steward and Safety Director. Howard participated in the National Muzzle Loading Association. He is survived by his loving wife, Martha Christine Harrington whom he has been married to for 60 years; daughters, Deborah A. Harrington of Indianapolis, IN and Christine Harrington of Fishers, IN; grandson, Luke Franklin Pruitt of Fishers, IN and sister, Rosemarie Mattingly of Crawfordsville, IN. Visitation will be held on Monday, February 25 from 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm in St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 3354 W 30th St., Indpls. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 6:30 pm, also at the church.