By By Jamie Herzing
Victor Futter, professor at the University Law School and special consultant to the school’s dean died on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at his Manhasset residence.
The cause of death was congestive heart failure.
Futter, 86, served as a military governor in Japan during World War II, a partner in a New York law firm and a professor of law for nearly two decades.
Staff members who knew and worked with Futter praised his character.
“He was a true gentleman and very good at what he did,” Nancy Rudolph, director of alumni relations, said. “He was a very generous man.”
Futter’s generosity shined in recent years as he helped develop the University’s Center for Children, Families and the Law, an organization that strives to improve the welfare of families and children through collaborative conferences and training sessions with professionals in the fields of law, medicine and mental health.
In addition, Futter devoted his time and talents to writing on nonprofit law, organizing conferences and mentoring students.
Futter’s activities impressed even those who knew him only briefly.
Cindie Leigh, a reference librarian at the law school who occasionally assisted Futter in researching, said “charming” and “vital” were the two best words to describe him.
“He was really inspiring,” she added. “He participated and continued to give until the end.”
In honor of Futter and his contributions, the University lowered its flags to half-staff.