Funeral Details

Richard John Hatton

November 2, 1967 - June 24, 2024

SERVICE INFORMATION

Visitation

Midtown Funeral Home
3918 West Irving Park Road
Chicago, Illinois 60618
773.654.3744
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Sunday, July 14, 2024 from 12 noon until time of service at 1pm

Memorial

Midtown Funeral Home
3918 West Irving Park Road
Chicago, Illinois 60618
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Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 1:00 PM

Clergy

Barry Schechter

Interment - Private





OBITUARY

Richard John Hatton was born November 2,1967, in Plymouth, England to Terence John and Lorraine Hatton, the first of two children. After graduating from McCullough High School in 1986, Richard attended the University of Dallas earning a degree in Economics. With his Economic degree, he pursued a successful career in international shipping which allowed him to retire a few years ago. Richard was a devoted Liverpool supporter and avid football fan which caused a wee bit of contention between him and his father, who is a West Ham follower. He enjoyed his daily walks, a good game of chess (that he would always win!), playing the stock market, and spending time with his family and friends. Our beloved Richard will continue to live on in the hearts of his daughter, Giannia Hatton, of San Diego, California, his parents, Terry and Lorraine Hatton of Charleston, SC, sister Louise Hatton-Conway, also of Charleston, SC, nieces Emily Conway of York, ME, Molly Conway of Holly Hill, SC and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, John and Joyce Hatton and Fernley and Margret Whitford. He was adored by so many people, family and friends. Richard, you will be deeply missed but never forgotten. A memorial celebration of his life will be held on Sunday, July 14, 2024 at Midtown Funeral Home and Cremation Options, 3918 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago. The gathering will begin at 12noon followed by the service at 1:00pm. Arrangements by Midtown Funeral Home and Cremation Options, 773.654.3744, www.midtownfunerals.com


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My dear Richard, the sadness of your passing has left a deep hole in your family‘s heart, your parents, your daughter, your sister are grieving right now, but I hope that the extended family and friends will help ease that pain over time. I look back on the times that I spent at Family get togethers with you, my one regret is that I didn’t get to visit with you more often, but those family get togethers when our kids were very young are some of the most cherished memories. You will be remembered for your kindness, generosity, calmness, sweetness, and love of family. God bless you on your journey. Godspeed, lots of love, aunt Pat. xxx

Patricia Good
June 30, 2024
From our family to yours, there are no words that can express the depth and sorrow we feel for the passing of Richard. His memory will forever remain in our hearts.

With love, Helen and Stephen, xx

Helen and Stephen Baggett
July 1, 2024
Dear Richard I am very very sad to learn of your passing. I clearly remembered the good times we had playing soccer at Hilton Head years ago. The fond memories of you will forever remain in my thoughts. May God give you eternal rest. I pray that our Lord blessed and comforts you and your family during this difficult time.

H.K.Chong
3rd July 2024

Hong Kheong Chong
July 3, 2024
I can’t tell you how sorry we are to hear about Richard’s passing. I know the both of you must be just destroyed right now. You know we’ve been through this, and I can honestly tell you that this will never go away and your heart will always have a piece that is missing. But as time passes, we can tell you that it gradually gets a little easier.

We remember Richard as a teenager with Lore playing Trivial Pursuit at our kitchen table. What fun we all had and what a very nice, kind boy he was. It’s rare that a teen would even want to be around his parents’ friends. He was an exceptional boy and an exceptional man.

Instead of sorrow, be thankful for the time that you had with him.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.



Bill and Anna

PS: And, remember that you still have a piece of him in his daughter.

Anna and Bill Rollins
July 5, 2024
I am so sorry for your loss. Our thioughts and prayers are with your family at this incredibly difficult time.
love from
Kelly Travis and Cassie.

Kelly Hunt
July 10, 2024
Lorraine and Terry, we are so very sorry to hear of Richard's passing. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Vicki and Gene Eskew
July 13, 2024
May God bless and keep you Richard, you will certainly be missed on this earth. Roger, Rhonda, Sarah and Elena....

Roger Goose
July 13, 2024
Dear Terry and Lorraine
Thinking of you all.
Love Peter and Catherine

Peter Mckeown
July 14, 2024
My sincerest condolences to family and friends mourning the loss of dear Richard. The moments I did get to be in his presence were always lighthearted and fun. He lives in the memories and hearts of his family and friends. Love and hugs to my “English family”.

Katherine Ramsey
July 14, 2024
Barry and I are so very sad to hear that Richard has passed away and our hearts go out to our dear friends Terry and Lorraine at this very sad time. Richard was a delightful little boy who loved his football and throughout his life he followed his beloved Liverpool and we will never forget taking him to his first game at Anfield. Richard you'll never walk alone.

Paula Phillpott
July 14, 2024
Holding you both close to our hearts at this difficult time.

Liz and Mike Gray
July 14, 2024
Last Night I had a dream of being at a speech tournament with some of my high school students. Having been a high school teacher for 30 years. I often have these disturbing dreams. But last night was a kind of fun one because I was taking two students to our tournament that I thought they could win. And it was Lore and richard doing, full for love which was a scene they did in high school in their senior year. I hadn’t thought about this in a long time. Finding out that we lost richard shocks and saddens me. He was wonderful. He was a man before his time and I never thought of him as being a high school kid. I am sad to have lost touch with him because he was quite wonderful. How ironic that I was just in Chicago last week. I am so sorry for all of you whose lives he touched. But we are all lucky. Sandra Erlandson The Woodlands, Texas.

Sandra Erlandson
July 16, 2024
Dear Lorraine and Terry, we were so sorry to hear your very sad news. Richard was such a lovely guy.
Our thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
Hold Louise and Giannia close.
With love, Paul and Helen xx

Paul Williamson
July 19, 2024