Emil M. Hatrock

Emil M. Hatrock Emil M. Hatrock died on Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at his home in Croydon. He was 74. Born and raised in Upper Lehigh, PA, the son of the late Mary (Yadsko) and Michael Hatrock, he was a graduate of the former Foster Township High School. After graduating from high school, he went to serve with the US Army during the Korean War and later settled in Bristol Township where he remained for 47 years. He was a member of Saint Thomas Aquinas Church, Croydon. Until his retirement, Mr. Hatrock was a plant manager for Inductotherm, Inc. of Rancocas, NJ for many years. Mr. Hatrock enjoyed traveling with his family throughout the US and to his vacation home in Virginia. He loved the outdoors, hunting and fishing, however his greatest love was his family and grandchildren. An avid sports fan, he especially followed the Eagles . Mr. Hatrock was a wonder with electronics and thrived on working with his hands and mind. The beloved husband of 49 years to Regina (Grohol), Mr. Hatrock is the loving father of Michael J. (Catherine) of Levittown and Michelle J. Barron (Bernie) of Lumberton, NJ. He is the devoted grandfather of 5 grandchildren, Laura, Michael, Dale, Tyler and Nicholas and the brother of Maryann Yanchko of Freeland, Carolyn Gower and Paulette Sikora of Drums. He also will be sadly missed by several nieces and nephews and his in-laws and extended family members. Family and friends are invited to call on Sunday, from 6:00 until 8:00 pm and on Monday, from 8:15 until 9:15 am at the James J. Dougherty Funeral Home, Inc., 2200 Trenton Road, Levittown 19056. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 10:00 am at Saint Thomas Aquinas Church, 601 Bristol Pike, Croydon 19021. Rite of Committal will follow in Resurrection Cemetery. The family has requested that memorial contributions in his name be made to Saint Thomas Aquinas Church Sanctuary Fund at the above address.