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Vincent James Hatton

1927 - 2006

BORN

1927

DIED

2006

Vincent Hatton Obituary

Vincent James Hatton, 79, of Hastings, died Oct. 16, 2006, at Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine. He was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and had resided in St. Augustine since 1993, moving here from Oneonta, N.Y. He was employed by the City of St. Augustine Parking Division. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served during World War II. He was a member of the United States Bowling Congress and he was of the Catholic faith.

Visitation was held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home. Prayers were held at 6 p.m. Thursday.

Flowers are gratefully accepted or those wishing may make a contribution in his memory to their favorite charity.

He is survived by his wife, Rose Marie Hatton, Hastings; two daughters Joyce Ann Haggerty, Long Island, N.Y., Virginia Claire Loppe of Jacksonville; four sons, Vincent James Hatton Jr. of Okeechobee, William Francis Hatton, Acworth, Ga., John Patrick Hatton and Kevin Michael Hatton, both from Long Island, N.Y.; one brother, John William Hatton, St. Augustine; three stepsons, George M. Hansen, Satsuma, Eric J. Hansen, Binghamton, N.Y., Robert Allen Hansen, Sidney, N.Y.;13 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mari Wheeler; brother, Joseph Hatton; and a grandson, Jason Haggerty.

Kotrady-Hudgins-Croyle Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by St. Augustine Record from Oct. 22 to Oct. 23, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Vincent Hatton

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8 Entries

Judy Hatton/Moreno

October 30, 2006

You were not only my once brother-in-law, but also a wonderful friend. I am thankful for all the times you stopped by my house on Long Island and we shared coffee and sweet conversation. You always made me laugh, even when I didnt think I could. You always knew there was a time for laughs and a time to be serious. I want to thank God for making you a part of my life. As you recently said, "Judy will ALWAYS be my sister-in-law and family member". That meant the world to me. That's just a testimony to your fairness. You certainly touched every life you came in contact with and left that person better off in life for having met you. You will ALWAYS be my brother-in-law and a dear friend, too. Thank you for the loving children you have and their goodness to me. We will have a great family reunion in Heaven soon!! Love always, Judy

Joyce Haggerty

October 27, 2006

Cherished Memories
First Street , Brooklyn
A Tribute to all of our Fathers:
Joe, Vinnie, and Jack.
Daddy, I was your first born, and I want to thank you for being born a Hatton, surrounded by all the love of our Aunts , Uncles and cousins. The smell of Aunt Peg's cooking , looking for lemon drops in the glass cabinets, sliding down the banisters in the four story Brownstone house you grew up in, and Uncle Jack saying " Now, I will have none of this! " The magic of Christmas, always being made to feel like a princess.
Aunt Mary , even though she could not speak, I always knew what she was saying. Remembering Uncle Jack's garden in the backyard, and swinging on the old cast iron glider , and what a magical place Brooklyn was. Four generations of Hattons lived in that brownstone in Park Slope. Aunt Peg showing me how the wringer washer machine worked, and in later years,her refusing to give it up for a modern one.The memories of watching Aunt Peg make her homemade jams. Memories of Ember Lane, in West Islip, looking forward to my Dad the milkman, comming home with little plastic walking cows, and chicklets. Memories of your bar-b-ques. with the flames higher than the four story house. Memories of going fishing, weather it be off the Captree boat basin , or on your boat, and treading for clams with our feet, in The Great South Bay. Our summers in Bellport with the when the whole Hatton clan would meet on weekends to enjoy the beach ,and going sailing . eat drink and be merry... Oh yes, and did I say drink ???? The memories of us all snowmobileing upstate New York, All of us renting , and riding tandem bicycles with our Glen Rock N.J.Hatton cousins. Spending Christmas to New Years week in Manhattan at the Hotel Dorset to go to the Christmas shows, compliments of Uncle Jack, and our yearly tradition of dining at the top of the sixes , on the sixty sixth floor of 666 6th Ave. We were so priveleged to be able to do these things , and we never had a clue. The elevator operator at the Dorset had company all night long. We would sneak out of our Hotel suites in our robes and curlers in our hair, and ride the elevators all night long, and ordering room serviice , just because we thought we were so cool.You never knew What we did then , but I am comming clean now. That place will never be the same. You took us bowling with you and always looking at your face for approval, and always getting it.The dicipline you taught me weather it was roller skating , or baton twirling,or awards at school , your face was the one I was looking for in the crowd, and was always smileing back at me . The Three Stooges, I did'nt particulary like them , but I would love sitting next to you watching you laugh so hard til you cried. I loved your laughter , and your infamous sense of humor. The way your whole being would light up when you told us stories of your childhood, growing up in Brooklyn, with your two brothers, Uncle Joe, and Uncle Jack, and the three aunts and uncles that raised you. Playing baseball for the Brooklyn Dodgers,playing at Eberts field, Sailing on Long Island. Going to Brooklyn Prep High school, taking me to Ebingers Bakery for the sunday desserts, and breads,to bring to Aunt Peg's for dinner, because you said it was the best. The example the three brothers set for all of their children , nieces, and nephews "Three musketeers !, loyal aand loving to each other, to the very end. Passing the Catholic faith on to us,and because of the faith the three brothers instilled in us children, Our faith in God, Jesus , Mother Mary, and all the many saints , we know that you did not cease to exsist upon your death. You are up in heaven waiting for us. Daddy , I take great joy in knowing that my cousin Jay, and my son Jay were there to greet you .Aunt Caryl getting to hug her " Jay Bird", My Mother being greeted by my sister Mary, and her grandson Jason. Uncle Joe being greeted by your mother Grace, who died when you were all toddlers, and has been watching over you all for so long. She stood in line before Aunt Caryl, and Jay , because she has been waiting so long to be reunited with her firstborn, just last year.I can only imagine the joy of her bringing her firstborn back to the table of our Lord Jesus Christ and then getting to welcome you ,.her second born bck in her arms again so soon after getting her first born son. Through all the hugs and kisses , and procreations of love for each other. I know all three of you are looking down on Uncle Jack, feeling his pain and lonliness. Even though he still has all of us , his children , He stands alone as the last musketeer. Daddy , Uncle Joe , and Grandma Grace, let us all combine our thoughts and prayers from heaven and earth that God in his infinate wisdom will not take Uncle Jack away from us anytime soon.But God will answer our prayers , and lift any and all emotional, and physical pain from him. Just as God provided "many " mothers love ,for the three boys,after their own mother went to heaven when they were such a very young age.
We ask you Lord Jesus that you help us to lift the burden of such great losses,in such a short amount time. We ask you lord Jesus that you help us to feel the joy of living again, as our loved ones that have passed into your loving arms, would want us to. We ask this in Jesus' name .Amen . Everything in God's time . I sign off until we are together again. The children of the brothers. Jay , Joyce, Ceci, Vinnie Jr, Diane, Gigi,David,Billy, Stephen, Johnny, Kevin, Beth, and Mary, and all of your grandchildren,Robert O'Neil, Jason, Joyce Haggerty, Tina ,Laura Loppe, Travis Wheeler ,Meghan Hatton, Stephanie, Billy Hatton, Tarran , Caitlin, Danielle,and Kevin Hatton, and his great grandchildren, Jacob Michael Loppe, Chloe'Marie Loppe,Scotlynne Payge Werner and Trent Jay Scott Werner.The last Cherished Memory: Daddy, I have said the "Our Father " every day of my life several times a day, but it took on a whole new meaning , as six of your seven children stood around you holding hands to say our final "Goodbye" until wer'e together again .As our final earthly goodbye over the body of the greatest man in our lives. We said the words " our Father Who art in Heaven" As we sent you on your way to " Our Father Who art in Heaven". God Bless you and keep you, You did a great job here on earth, and will continue to do a great job in Heaven.
I will love you forever ! Joyce

Charlene Erusi

October 27, 2006

Uncle Vinny, First, Thank you. Thank you for taking my call and helping me reconnect. I know you are with mom now, and I am sure yous have lots to catch up on. Though I never made it down to visit, your calls always brought joy. In caring for mom in the end, you really got her smiling. I could only imagine what you have done throughout life to touch so many. Grandpa probably has you playing Pinochle by now. I know I will meet you again one day.
For the Hatton's, I wish you peace and love in this time of sorrow, know that there is no pain, no suffering, and that we will all be together again. May every beautiful sunrise remind you that Uncle Vinny has sent it your way. I am sure that all the Hatton's are just getting caught up, and looking down over us, knowing how much they are loved. May time ease your sorrow, and know that it does get better. My love and prayers are with you. You are all blessed to have a father such as yours. Love your Cousin

VINCENT J. HATTON JR.

October 26, 2006

DEAR DAD,
MY FIRST MEMORIES ARE OF BROOKLYN AND AUNT PEG AND UNCLE JACK AND AUNT MARY AND CHRISTMAS AND THE SMELL OF THE FOOD AND THE PIANO AND THE BANISTER. MY NEXT MEMORIES ARE OF THE SNOWY MORNINGS ON THE MILK ROUTE AND HOW BIG I FELT. THEN THERE WERE THE SUNDAYS FISHING OFF THE BABYLON DOCKS WITH BAMBOO POLES
CATCHING SNAPPERS AND BLOWFISH. THEN MY FAVORITE DAYS CAME WITH THE BOAT AND THE DRY CLEANING ROUTES.YOU WERE ALWAYS BY MY SIDE TEACHING ME. YOU WERE THE MOST IMPORTANT MAN IN MY LIFE AND YOU'LL NEVER KNOW HOW MUCH I'M GOING TO MISS YOU. DAD YOU WERE THE BEST FRIEND I EVER HAD AND I LOVE YOU.
YOUR LOVING SON VINCENT, THANKS FOR LOVING ME

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Bonnie and Steve Waters

October 25, 2006

Mr. Vinny,
Your family is in our prayers, you will always be in our hearts , your warm smile and caring soul will be greatly miss, see you in heaven
love
Bonnie and Steve, your bowling team

Bonnie Waters

October 25, 2006

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006

Virginia (Hatton) Loppe

October 25, 2006

Dad, You were not only my Father, you were my best friend, my tower of stregnth, and the joy , and security of my life. I don't know one person , out of the thousands of people that you had come in contact with through your life , that your infectious smile, and laughter did not affect, and brighten their day. You were one of a kind, especially to your wife , and your children, and grandchildren and your Great grandchildren.You were stregnth , and comfort to all of us.
You taught your children at a very young age , how to be part of a Family business. One for all, and , all for one. I thank you for that. we all turned out to be successful in life , and I know you were proud of each and every one of us. You gave us the best of everything, which included the great stregnth of love that we all have for each other. The one thing we have to thank you most for , is having your seven children ,and giving us to each other to carry on the love you taught us , just by being your loving self. We all have our own families now, but the original " Hatton Brood " are as close as ever, and that is because you instilled the value of family in every one of us. You taught us to give , before taking. You taught us Respect. and most of all , not that you had to teach us how to love each other , we just always did. The City of St.Augustine will never be the same without your bubbely personality, and beautiful smile there to greet it's visitors every day . They lost a "Great One " You will be missed by all that knew you. I know you are up in Heaven right now , looking down over all of us. Heaven is a much brighter place with you up there now. When the sun shines , we will know you are shining all around us , and when it rains and thunders, we will take comfort in the fact that you are bowling with the angels.You will always be with us in our hearts. I love you Dad.
Hugs and kisses forever ! Gigi

kathy hatton

October 24, 2006

dad we will miss you so very much and will always be thinking of you and that smile you always had and the laughter you brought to all of us.love you kathy

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