Rev. Msgr. William C. Hatcher

I just heard about Billy passing away. He was a wonderful man as well as a man of God. He called my Mom as she lay dying ( she was the first cousin of his Mom Florrie) and prayed with her and said goodbye.He took the time to care. It meant the world to her.My mother was Hannah (Donovan) Draeger. He called her by her nickname "Girlie" and told her God was "right by her side." As He is with you now Dear Billy. Rest in Peace.

My condolences to the Hatcher family, who lived across the street from me on Thorne Street, J.C. I, too attended Holy Family High School. Bill is a great loss to the Newark archdiocese and to you. May the angels and saints lead him to paradise. Blessings to you. Margaret Smith Mattson.

Special person, holy priest, good friend. You will always hold a special place in our hearts. Louise & Frank Donnangelo

Thank you everyone for your kind words. I am very happy my Uncle Billy was in all of your lives. Please continue to pray for him.

Well Done, faithful servant of God.

You will be greatly missed. Our condolences to the Hatcher Family.

The Gore Family

It's hard to think of anyone whose compassion, care, and love impacted more people than Bill's. He was a true friend to so many in both fun and sad times. His unerring kindness and smile will be truly missed. We have lost one of the world's true ‘good guys.'

So sorry to here that msgr. Died he was such wonderful priest and friend..we had such a wonderful time with him in ireland. In all of his illness he still though of his friends to get his wonderful christmas card out. Sorry we couldn t mmake his mass because of ilness. But he will always be remember for his kindness and love. Tom and peg shields

Msgr. Bill was an inspiration to me as Pastor of St. Stephen's parish as I went through the RCIA. He helped me get started being a permanent Deacon. My wife June and daughter Erin will miss him very much.