New York State Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli issued the following statement today on the passing of Rev. Dr. Calvin O. Butts III.

“Reverend Dr. Calvin O. Butts III was a spiritual leader not only for Abyssinian Baptist Church, but for all New York. He was an educator, dedicated to the students of SUNY Old Westbury. I will miss his friendship and pray for his family and the Abyssinian community in their grief.”