New York, New York
BUTLER--William J. William J. Butler died peacefully in his sleep on June 7, 2020, age 96. With his professional contributions spanning over half a century, his name has become synonymous with Human Rights. Throughout his career, he epitomized the traits of the quintessential human rights lawyer...
Read MoreI am so sorry to hear about the families loss.may the families hearts ♥ be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times the family shared together with the dear loved one lost in death.As the family cherished a wonderful life that was well lived and loved by families and friends.my heartfelt sympathy and condolences to the families during this difficult time of grief and pain.
-GHP/LM
June 21, 2020
Mr. Butler,
Sir, I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served during WW II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
Mike Casey(former Ma resident)
June 18, 2020 | El Paso, TX
The staff and Board of the NYCLU celebrate Bill's life and deeply appreciate his work with and support of the NYCLU and the ACLU. Bill would wear a suit to a street fight in his pursuit of human rights, but his formal style did not diminish the passion of his convictions. He brought a dignified yet stubborn commitment to the struggle for individual freedom and civil liberties. Engel v. Vitale, which he argued, represents the first significant NYCLU victory in US Supreme Court. His...
Donna Lieberman & the NYCLU
June 17, 2020 | Coworker
Please except my deepest sympathies to you and your family. As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Simone Taylor
June 15, 2020
Dear Butler Family.
I truly miss Mr.Butler in Pennswood Village
It is not the sam.
RIP Mr Butler . I'm Proud too say he was my friend.
Miss you.
Miss his senses of Humor we had lots of laughs .I will always remember those times.
Lesa Iovine
June 14, 2020 | Friend
