Richard William Hare

Richard William Hare, age 77, passed away September 15, 2020 at West Jefferson Hospital after a long battle with CIPD. He is survived by his teen sweetheart, Kathleen Watts Hare, whom he was married to for 56 years, and his only daughter, Kendall Hare Harris (John). He was also a loving and proud grandfather to his two grandchildren, Ashlyn and Corinne Harris.

Richard was born on July 16, 1943 in New Orleans, LA, the only son to Claire Francis Johnson Hare and William Richard Hare. He graduated from Jesuit High School (1960), and furthered his education at Loyola University (1964). He was also a member of ADG Fraternity. Upon completion of his Masters in Finance and Math (1966), Richard entered the US Army during the Vietnam War where he received many distinguished service awards and was honorably discharged at the rank of Captain.

He was very successful in his many professional endeavors. His first love was teaching. He was a professor at Xavier University and the University of Holy Cross. He loved being an eternal teacher, touching the lives of many youths in and out of the classroom. He was richly involved in the CYO programs through St. Matthias, Christ the King, and St. Anthony Gretna Parishes, coaching volleyball, basketball, flag football, and indoor ball. His St. Matthias indoor ball team won the Girls City Championship in 1962.

Richard and Kathleen also operated The Cradle Set and Maison Rouff Children’s stores throughout the south, where they made lifelong friends through business. Another passion was his work within the automotive industry. He was employed by Ford Motor Company in his early years, and later built and owned The Slidell Chrysler Dealership. In his later years, he would join Daimler Chrysler Freightliner as a financial advisor.

Richard also loved to travel, especially to Europe. He and Kathleen shared many wonderful memories traveling abroad.

The family would like to thank all the specialized physicians for their years of dedicated care, especially Dr. William Newman, Dr. Charles Fiore, and Dr. Jon Glass. Many thanks to Pulse Health Care and Right At Home caregiver and special friend, Angela Cruz, who always kept him laughing. An extra special thank you to such a special and dedicated infusion nurse and dear friend, Jennifer Jessup. Her many years of dedication to our family cannot be repaid. The family sincerely appreciates all of these exceptional professionals and his group of childhood friends who were a great sense of support through the years.

Richard will be remembered during a small grave side service with family and friends at Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery Wednesday October 14, 2020 at 10:00 am. officiated by his lifelong friend, Deacon Tom Caffery.