Chapter Eternal: Scott Hatton ’89

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Scott Hatton ’89 into Chapter Eternal. We want to extend our deepest sympathies to Scott’s family, friends , and loved ones. He will be greatly missed. View his obituary below.

Scott Patrick Hatton, 54, of State College, PA, passed away suddenly November 17, 2021.

Born January 29, 1967 in Long Branch, NJ, he was a son of Edward T. and Ruth (nee Pizzulli) Hatton.

Scott attended both Conestoga High School and State College High School where he played on both varsity tennis teams. He also marched with the State College High School band. He attended Penn State University as an electrical engineering student for two years. After college he worked in various restaurants from Massachusetts to Florida, spending the majority of his time in Pennsylvania. He then returned to his beloved State College in pursuit of his degree from Penn State.  

He was an amateur historian and enjoyed tracing his family roots and corresponding with family members. He was a musician, DJ, and master of trivia, often hosting his own trivia contests. Scott loved animals, PSU football, and was a great mechanic; having rebuilt the engine in his Le Mans. He will be dearly missed.

In addition to his parents, Scott is survived by his siblings: Todd Hatton (Matthew Buzzard) and Eric Hatton (Tracy); and his nephews: Owen, Carter, and Blake.

Relatives and friends are invited to his Visitation 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM, Monday, November 22, 2021 at St. Issac Jogues Church, 50 Walker Rd., Wayne, PA 19087, followed by his Funeral Mass at 10:00 AM. Interment is private.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to either the Brandywine Valley SPCA, 1212 Phoenixville Pike, West Chester, PA 19380, https://bvspca.org/form/Give.html  or to Main Line Animal Rescue, 1149 Pike Springs Rd., Chester Springs, PA 19425, https://www.mlar.org/donate