William Francis Harkins Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved William Francis Harkins of Wilmington, Delaware, who passed away at the age of 93, on February 7, 2025. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles R. Harkins and Nellie Harkins (Elliott); his significant other Marie Harkins (Vignola); his sisters, Ruth Turner (Harkins) and Helen Slanina (Harkins); and his son William F. Harkins, Jr..

He is survived by: his daughter Kathryn "Kim" Rizzo (John); his sisters, Ruth A. Harkins, Marie Gemmola and Thomas C. Harkins (Francine); his grandchildren, John Paul, Mark, Stephen Rizzo and Jaclyn Harkins; and his great grandchildren, Sarah, Natalie, Lucas, Erin, Alexander, Edward and Joseph.

A Mass was held on Wednesday, February 19th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. Catherine of Siena Parish (2503 Centerville Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808). Viewing was held on Wednesday, February 19th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM at the St. Catherine of Siena Church (2503 Centerville Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808). A Mass of Christian burial was held on Wednesday, February 19th 2025 at 11:45 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Wednesday, February 19th 2025 at the All Saints Cemetery (6001 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19808).

Memorial contributions may be made to support the (retired) Sisters of IHM online at https://sistersofihm.org or by mail c/o the Sisters of IHM Retirement Fund, IHM Center, 2300 Adams Avenue, Scranton, PA 18509 or the American Legion online at https://www.legion.org or by mail to American Legion Post 28, 31768 Legion Road, Millsboro, DE 19966.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Doherty Funeral Homes

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Feb 19

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St. Catherine of Siena Parish
2503 Centerville Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808

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Feb 19

Viewing

St. Catherine of Siena Church
2503 Centerville Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808

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Feb 19

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Catherine of Siena Church
2503 Centerville Rd, Wilmington, DE 19808

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Feb 19

Burial

All Saints Cemetery
6001 Kirkwood Hwy, Wilmington, DE 19808

February 12, 2025

Holli R Gravett wrote a sympathy message

“Dearest Tom and Kim, Dale and I are sooooo sorry to hear of your dad's passage over the Rainbow Bridge......he was an absolutely fun guy and a real character. He was a lot of fun @ GP and we will truly miss his competent surveillance of the crab dock and keeping the crab pot poachers at bay.......... He loved your mother so much .... thus, I am hopeful that they are back together now...I will truly, truly miss his wit and smile..,,.He was a special guy in our lives @ GP...”