ST. TAMMANY PARISH, LA. 

Obituary for: HADDAD, RAYMOND J. 

Submitted by: Louis Lavedan. 

Source: E.J. Fielding Funeral Home, Covington, La.

Died: Saturday, February 21, 2015

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HADDAD, RAYMOND J. 
August 7, 1932 - February 21, 2015

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Raymond J. Haddad passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones at his home 
on Saturday, February 21, 2015. 
He was 82 years old. 

Born August 7, 1932, in Cambridge Massachusetts to parents Amin Kabalan and 
Emily Maria Haddad, Ray is survived by siblings Margarite Berenice Haddad 
Beaton and her 7 children, Celeste Beaton (Leah, Matthew, Sarah), Keith Beaton, 
Neil Beaton (Luke, Alana, Emily), Dean Beaton (Philip, Bryan, Stephanie), 
Janice B. Coronel Zegarra, Colleen Beaton, and Collette Beaton (Joseph Howard 
Dillon). Preceded in death by both his brother Albert George Haddad and his 
nephew, Albert Haddad Jr. Surviving nieces are Karin H. Tanaka (Maya), Mary 
Haddad and Beverly Blosser (Emily, Daniel). 
Ray was wed for 42 years to Nina Adele Erichson Haddad. Through this happy 
marriage, he gained 22 nieces and nephews and a multitude of great nieces and 
nephews. 

Raymond is remembered by many treasured, lifelong friends from his birthplace 
to homes in New York, Florida, Texas, and to his place of rest in Covington, 
Louisiana

A lifelong scholar, Ray graduated from St. John the Evangelist High School and 
Providence College in Rhode Island and a member of Phi Delta Kappa Fraternity. 
He graduated with Master Degrees in Philosophy and Public Administration and a 
doctorate in Education. He was a passionate educator and minister. He served in 
positions as academic counselor, professor of business and philosophy, and ten 
years as a Dominican priest. 
He was assistant pastor of St. Joseph’s Church, Ponchatoula, Louisiana. Father 
Ray Haddad was Founder and Director of the St. Albert Chapel and Catholic 
Student Center, Southeastern Louisiana University. 
He was also a Federal Housing Specialist and Public Administrator for the 
Federal Housing Administration.

He was sociable, thoughtful, and generous. He enjoyed fishing, cooking, and 
hosting dinners uniting family and friends. He was a great storyteller and a 
compassionate listener. He had an appreciation for nature and the outdoors, 
enjoying gardening, fishing, and outdoor sightseeing. He was quiet, 
contemplative and liked reading, learning, and discussion. Throughout his life, 
Ray gave generously to individuals and charitable causes. He kept in regular 
touch through visits, phone calls and writing to family and friends, who will 
always remember him as caring, supportive, and nurturing.

Visitation will be Thursday, February 26, 2015, 8-10 AM at St. Albert’s Chapel 
and Catholic Student Center, 409 Dakota St. Hammond. LA 70401 (Southeastern 
Louisiana University campus) followed by a Funeral Mass at 10 AM. 

Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Gardens (adjacent to E.J. Fielding 
Funeral Home), 2280 West 21st Ave, Covington, LA 70433. 

Family and friends are invited to return at 1:30 PM to the St. Albert Student 
Center for food and refreshments.
All are welcome to attend any part of the celebration of life and farewell to 
Ray. 

The family would like to extend special thanks Donna Clark and Beverly Jacob 
for their loving care and assistance.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Research Hospital, 262 
Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org).

E.J. Fielding Funeral Home entrusted with the arrangements

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