Dr. Paul P. Hatrel's Obituary
Dr. Paul P. Hatrel of Covington, LA passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020. He was born on January 19, 1933 in New Orleans, LA to Thomas Joseph Hatrel and Mildred Barker Hatrel.
Paul was born in New Orleans, La and graduated from Jesuit High School in 1952. He then attended Loyola University and graduated from Loyola Dental School in 1959. Paul then enlisted in the United States Navy and proudly served for over 20 years in the Navy Dental Corp, and retired as a Captain in 1978. Dr. Hatrel worked for LSU Dental School for the next 15 years, before retiring in 1995. In his spare time, he was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing and spending time with his family.
Paul was married for 64 years to his loving wife, Adele, and together they had four children.
Dr. Hatrel is survived by his beloved wife Adele (Smith) Hatrel; his children Paul Hatrel (Deidre), David Hatrel (Eileen) and Bryon Hatrel (Bonnie); and his grandchildren Nichole, Thomas “T.J.”, Ryan, Tiffany, Christopher, Tyler, Evan, and Davis.
Dr. Hatrel is preceded in death by his daughter Adele Neupert (Dr. Edward), his parents and his siblings Mildred Jeansonne, Fr. T.J. Hatrel, Janie David, and Betty Copping.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Jane de Chantal Catholic Church, 72040 Maple St, Abita Springs, LA 70420 on Friday, September 11, 2020 at 11:00 AM with visitation at the church on Friday beginning at 10:00 AM. Interment will follow the services in Lafayette Cemetery #1, New Orleans, LA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Dr. Hatrel may be made to St. Jane de Chantal Catholic Church. Donations may be either mailed to St. Jane de Chantal Parish, PO Box 1870, Abita Springs, LA 70420 or can be made at https://giving.parishsoft.com/app/giving/stjanenet.
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