79, of Paradise Valley, AZ passed away peacefully on April 13, 2015. Bernard was born in Boston to John and Bertha Harkins. He is survived by his sister Mary and brothers John P. and Charles M. Harkins and many nieces and nephews. Bernard will be greatly missed. He was loved in life and will be remembered for his love of God, family, friends, his beloved dog “Mollie,” his love of music, his Irish heritage, the YMCA and the sea. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Xavier College Preparatory Chapel, 4750 N. 5th St., in Phoenix on Friday, April 24, 2015 at 3:00pm. Arrangements by Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home.
Carolyn Gong
Please accept my condolences on the passing of Bernard Harkins. I’ve been asking around and looking for him at the YMCA since last September which is when he usually returned to Arizona after spending time with his brother in Boston, I believe. Bernie was one of the nicest people ever; he was always thinking about the children making sure he had plenty of bubble gum for them. And he would spoil the ladies with chocolate brownies, mini muffins or cookies. It was only today, Monday, August 10, 2015 that I heard of his passing. He will always hold a special place in my heart and many others who met him through the YMCA. Please accept my belated condolences. arolyn Gong
Lorna Bognanno
Bernie was a kind and warm person that we loved in our neighborhood. I was thinking of Bernie, Betty and Mary and found this obituary. My condolences to Bernie’s family. A wonderful man.