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1928
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2017
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Walter Hatton Obituary
Mr. Hatton was born in Philadelphia, PA and spent most of his early years in New Jersey.
Walter became a high school English and Film Studies teacher at Matawan and Cedar Ridge High Schools in NewJersey until his retirement twenty years ago.
Walter was a loving husband to his wife Margaret Hatton and 3 children Brooks Hatton, Tracy Hatton McKinless (Tallahassee) and Corey Tisch (Houston, Texas). He is also survived by his five grandchildren Ryan, Casey and Kevin McKinless, and Stephen and Jason Tisch.
In keeping with his wishes, no formal services will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Big Bend Hospice of Tallahassee.
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Ted W
December 31, 2024
Mr Hatton introduced me to all the classical film genres in `78/`79. That began my love affair w film that continues to this day. I can´t thank you enough. After i graduated you invited me to your home twice for lunch w your family. I looked at you as the male role model I unfortunately missed. Your honesty, generosity, intelligence and warmth will remain with me forever. Thank you.!
Marc Perrera
August 19, 2021
Mr. Hatton made a huge contribution to my life. I was a weird kid who only excelled at loving film. His beliefe in me inspired my career in motion pictures and I will never forget him. Thank you Mr. Hatton. You have effected my life in ways you will never know. Thank you for believing in me.
Paul Finkel
April 15, 2020
Mr. Hatton was also one of my favorite teachers at Madison Township High School in the '60s, introducing me and a close friend to the adventures and fun of skepticism, especially through one of my favorite books, Catch 22 by Joseph Heller.
I wish I had made an effort to keep in touch.
Joel Burkam
December 4, 2018
Mr. Hatton was also my English teacher way back in the 60s. He was the most memorable teacher I EVER had and had a great influence on me then and going forward. I'll never forget his reading Shakespeare's plays and acting out every one of the parts. RIP
Jules Herbert
June 4, 2017
Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Mr Hatton was one of two high school teachers who changed my life. He showed me adults could be authority figures AND funny. He helped me appreciate film and writing. He encouraged his students and got the best out of them. I am forever grateful.
sincerely, Jules Herbert Cedar Ridge HS, class of 1984
May 23, 2017
May he rest in peace.
Nora and Lou Giglio
Tracy Hatton
May 21, 2017
Miss you Daddy
David Hatton
May 20, 2017
Walt was the youngest of 4 and will be remembered as loving husband, dad,grandfather teacher of great knowledge and a quick wit...not as dry as Ronald, not as firm as Irene, not as salty as Arthur, always true to the cause. His voice will be missed, his good deads live on...Peaceful passage Ancle Walt..
Charles McKinless
May 20, 2017
Much love. Go in peace, Walter. Yours was a life well-lived.
Charles McKinless
May 20, 2017
Much love. Go in peace, Walter. Yours was a life well lived.
Dad with his baby brother, Walter
Lynn Villano
May 20, 2017
Walter Hatton was my father's baby brother. He was the fun and funny one in a staid English family. He was big in personality, talent and laugh. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
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