Charles A. Harrington, 86, of Boynton Beach, Florida, and formerly of South Boston, Massachusetts, passed away surrounded by the love of family and friends.

Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Isabel Moquin (Smith) and the late Charles E. Harrington. Charles grew up in Charlestown and South Boston, where he learned the value of hard work early in life, often joining his father on the docks as a young longshoreman.

He attended Boston Trade High School and later pursued further training in the printing trade. In 1966, he began a career at The Boston Globe that spanned more than 30 years. As a proud member of the Boston Typographical Union, he was elected as a representative and attended numerous conferences on their behalf.

A man of many talents, Charles was an avid photographer and the principal owner of Erin’s Photo Studio in South Boston. He also owned the Southie News, where he delighted in writing about the people and stories of the community he loved. His passion for local history led him to author a book on the history of South Boston.

Charles was a lifelong hockey enthusiast who played in men’s leagues and even tried out for the Boston Bruins. In his later years, he became a devoted lector at St. Mark’s Parish in Boynton Beach and enjoyed the friendships and activities that enriched his life in Florida.

Charles was formerly married to Ann Photiou of Dedham, with whom he shared four daughters: Susan Moore of Taunton, MA; Karen Mori of Portsmouth, NH; Jean Page of Windham, NH; and Erin Giurleo of Weymouth, MA. He leaves behind his cherished grandchildren—Michael Moore, Ashley Moore, Rachael (Smialek) Page, Thomas Page, Andrew Mori, Marc Giurleo, and Domenic Giurleo, as well as his beloved great‑grandchildren.

He was also formerly married to the late Frances Harrington.

Charles is survived by his sister, Jean Crowley of Arlington, VA, and was “Uncle Charlie” to her six daughters, his nieces Caroline, Colleen, Connie, Kate, Kristin, and Jean. He will be lovingly remembered by his dearest friend, Susan Pell of Lake Worth, Florida, and is reunited in spirit with his dear friend, the late Sheila Shea of Malden, MA.

Charles’ passing will be felt by the many who shared different parts of his life.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday, June 26, 2026, in St. Agatha’s Church, 432 Adams Street, Milton at 10:30am. Visting Hours in the Dolan Funeral Home, 460 Granite Avenue, EAST MILTON SQUARE 9-10 am. Interment New Calvary Cemetery, Boston.