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KING, DAVID, Professor of Law, Quinnipiac University David King, Professor of Law at Quinnipiac University School of Law, died on November 15, at the age of 69, in his home in Woodbridge, CT, following a long battle with cancer. David was born on November 24, 1946 in Cleveland, OH. He graduated from Dartmouth College in 1968, and was soon drafted into the US Army. He served as a sergeant at the headquarters for the 18th Military Police Brigade in Vietnam from 1969-1971. After his honorable discharge from the Army, he returned to Cleveland to attend Cleveland State University School of Law where he was on the Board of Editors of the Law Review and graduated magna cum laude. He was admitted to the Ohio Bar in 1974, and worked as an attorney at the firm of Garber, Simon & Haiman in Cleveland. He then went on to obtain an LLM from Harvard Law School in 1977 and was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar. Professor King has been a faculty member of Quinnipiac, and its predecessor, the University of Bridgeport School of Law, since 1978, during which time he also served as Interim Dean and Associate Dean. Through his almost 40 years of service to these institutions, students and faculty alike regarded him as a highly respected teacher, scholar, and leader. He taught courses in property, land use and urban planning, as well as trusts and estates, and real estate. Professor King truly loved teaching law, and his passion for it and his students was clear to anyone who walked into his classroom. Professor King was also very active in his local community. He was a board member of the New Haven Legal Assistance Association, a volunteer hearing officer for the Bridgeport and Norwalk housing authorities, and a member of the editorial board of the Connecticut Law Tribune. He served as a member the municipal Board of Finance, and as Secretary of the Planning and Zoning Commission for the town of Woodbridge. He had also served in different leadership capacities on the Regional Planning Commission for South Central CT since 1998. In addition to teaching law, David had many other passions in his full life, including a love for cooking and entertaining his friends and family, running, skiing (which he picked up only about 10 years ago), classic rock, cars, the Cleveland Browns (the mention of which usually provoked a deep sigh), reading history, and visiting Oregon. Most importantly, he was exceptionally dedicated to his wife, Diane, his children Dan and Rachel, step-children Claire and Jenifer, his eight grandchildren, two great grandchildren, his golden retriever, and his tight group of lifelong friends. As a veteran of the Vietnam War, David has requested to be inurned at Arlington National Ceremony. A memorial service will be held at a future date at Quinnipiac School of Law. In lieu of flowers, he requested that donations be made in his memory to the New Haven Legal Assistance Association.

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Published by The New Haven Register from Nov. 16 to Nov. 17, 2016.

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Maxine Wilensky

November 13, 2024

To this day I think of him often with great fondness. One of the finest I´ve had the honor to know

Janet Kipphut Ainsworth

November 10, 2023

I was at a law school event recently. It just reminded me that I miss David.

Nancy Kline

November 10, 2020

David loved Diane. I remember when Jen was married. He gave a beautiful speech about his love for her. I know that love still endures and the vibration of his love is still around us

William Raccio '98

December 12, 2016

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Dean King. He was the absolute gentleman, professional and scholar, and was a man that I admired and respected. During my first semester of law school I was faced with the difficulty of juggling the rigors of law school while also working full time. During this period I met with Dean King on several occasions and his candid advice and inspiration will always be remembered. My deepest sympathies to the King family.

Paulette Annon

December 8, 2016

I graduated in 1998. I remember how quickly and easily Dean King remembered our names. He was extremely approachable and accessible. I am blessed to have known him. I pray that his family will find much comfort in all the wonderful memories you created and shared with him.

Thomas Roselli

December 5, 2016

My condolences to the King family. I was a student in his Property 1 class in 1982. He was one of the most caring and respected professors that I have had the honor to know. We will all miss him.

November 30, 2016

Dear Diane and family, so sorry to hear of your loss. The notice in the paper was such a wonderful tribute to all of his accomplishments. My prayers are with all of you. Sincerely Gerri Giering (dental hygienist New Haven Dental Group)

Jeff Waldman

November 23, 2016

I was a student of his in 1982, Property 1. David was a firm believer in the Socratic method; on your feet, answer confidently or else. He was Professor Kingsfield with a smile and sarcastic sense of humor. If there was any one person who was the most responsible for my success in law school (following a mediocre performance in college), it was he. He made difficult subjects understandable. When I became a Judge in 2014, he was the only professor that I contacted. He not only remembered me, but invited me to come up to speak at the University. Unfortunately, I couldnt make the scheduled date, and I wish I had. Great guy, and my best to the family, who he held in the highest regard.

Christa Dommers

November 21, 2016

My deepest condolences on the loss of a great and selfless professor, mentor and man. Dean King was a knowledgeable and highly respected professor and one I will miss. The entire QUSL community will mourn his passing. I will miss him.

Anthony Santacroce

November 21, 2016

My sincerest sympathies to the family of Dean King. During my years at UB Law I found Dean King to be excellent professor, and, more importantly, a good person. He will be missed by all.

bob tolomeo

November 21, 2016

David was my professor at UB Law. He was a terrific person and excellent teacher. He will be missed,my prayers and thoughts are with his family. I am very sorry for your loss.

Michelle Fenton, Esq.

November 20, 2016

Dean King was a wonderful professor and mentor. His door was always open for students and he brought a passion for law and life into all his lessons. He will be missed.

Michael Jachimczyk

November 20, 2016

I had Dean King for Trusts and Estates in 1988. Since then I have always recalled a remark he made to our class: That you did not have to be the smartest person in the room to be a good lawyer, nor the sharpest wit; but that you must always be prepared in order to be a good lawyer. I have carried that advice with me ever since. May he rest in peace and my condolences to his family.

Michael C. Jachimczyk, '91

November 20, 2016

Dean King was instrumental in my attendance at and graduation from Quinnipiac School of Law. I remember him fondly as a gentleman, scholar, and mentor.

Gordon Kirkman, Class of '99

Susie Brabson

November 20, 2016

So sorry to for your loss. Even though I only met David a few times I could see his love of family and life. He will be missed.

Barry Guaglardi

November 20, 2016

It is with sadness that I write...Dean King was a mentor, a gentleman, and a wonderful person. He gave me a chance and a start toward a wonderful career. I wish the King family peace during this difficult time. God bless. Barry Guaglardi

Heidi Cilano

November 20, 2016

Condolences to family and friends.
Class of 1996

ANN COONLEY

November 20, 2016

My deepest sympathies go to his family, and to all of us to whom David King was both friend and mentor. The Lion Sleeps Tonight. Rest in Peace, Dave. -Ann Coonley '82

Linda Creech

November 19, 2016

Diane I am so sorry to hear about David. I know how much you love him and miss him. There are never words to relieve our grief only time will do that. My heart goes out to you

Linda Currie

November 19, 2016

It is with shock and sadness that I learn of Professor King's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and the QUSL community. He will always be part of my law school memories. Not only will I recall his Land Use Planning class fondly for his gift of teaching, but it was in that 9:00 am class one beautifully clear September morning that I learned of the horror unfolding at the World Trade Center. He turned on the TV and we watched speechlessly. May he Rest In Peace.

Larry Freeman Class of '03

November 19, 2016

My condolences to the family of the man I always knew as Dean King. But it was as a professor where he impacted me. So many professors tried to intimidate or just seemed to love to hear themselves talk. Not so with Dean King. I thoroughly enjoyed his Property and Land Use classes. He really wanted his students to learn.

And I'll never forget the hospitality with which he welcomed my wife and I and several other students for a school related function at his home. I'm so sad to hear that this great man has left us but I hope his family knows the mark he left on me and so many others. I hope the grief you are feeling is tempered by the fact that he truly left the world a better place. That's all any of us can ask for. Rest In Peace Dean King. And thank you.

Christopher Carveth

November 18, 2016

It was an honor to know Dean King, whose counsel at QUSL was invaluable to our Law School Advisory Board. He will be missed. My condolences. Christopher Carveth, Esq., Milford.

Maxine Wilensky

November 18, 2016

The world is a lesser place now. He was a scholar and a gentle man. As a professor he was engaging and so so intelligent with no arrogance. I was and still am honored to have had him as a professor, a dean and most as a friend.

Lynn Leopold

November 18, 2016

So sad to hear, what a wonderful man and great professor

November 18, 2016

Diane, My thoughts are prayers are with you and the family.

with love,
your cousin, Jeanine

David Whittlesey

November 18, 2016

Although I have had no contact with David since we were classmates at Hawken School, Class of 1964, I will always regret that we will not have another opportunity to wish Happy Birthday to each other and John Chirgwin as we all shared the same birth date. I also believe that David and I were the only members of our class to have served in Vietnam. Bon Voyage, David! My condolences to your family and loved ones.
David Whittlesey

November 17, 2016

David was so humble. I never knew all this about him. I know he loved to ski and loved the summers in Oregon with Diane. He and Diane were always came to our Passover Seders and it was an honor to have them both at them. He was a lively listener and really enjoyed life and loved Diane his wonderful wife

Janet Ainsworth

November 17, 2016

I am a 1984 graduate of the law school. He was one of my favorite professors, as well as someone I considered to be a friend. My sincere condolences to his family, friends and colleagues.

November 17, 2016

I had the privilege of dining with Dean King twice thanks to the annual PILP auction, he was not only wonderful dinner company, but a remarkable chef. If that was all that I had known of him that would be enough, but I also had him as a teacher, and in that he also excelled. His class was always filled with his wisdom and knowledge, but also lively debate, which he encouraged. I am very happy to have known him, and very sad for his family's loss.

Adam Janeczek JD. 06

Philip Carolla

November 17, 2016

David, will always remember you as a gentleman. Phil Carolla (custodial supervisor, Quinnipiac)

November 17, 2016

I have known David since 1986 and he truly help make the Law School what it is today. He was always there to speak with when you had a problem or to share good news. He was an excellent Professor and I took most of the classes he taught. He was a wonderful mentor when i began teaching at the law school and he will be sorely missed by me and everyone who knew him.

Sandra Lax JD'88

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