Morris A. Mayers ’27

Kutch died at Monroe Village in Jamesburg, New Jersey, on Oct. 31, 2001, at age 95, following a series of minor strokes. Born in NYC, he came to Princeton from Columbia Grammar and majored in French. As an undergraduate, he took particular pleasure in translating poetry into colloquial English — particularly that of the lusty Roman poet Catullus. He rowed lightweight crew and later was a trustee of Princeton's rowing association.

An amateur radio operator, his interest in electronics was useful in his Marine service during WWII and in Korea. As president of Display Lighting, Inc., he pioneered TV lighting, and later pursued a career with DuMont Television Network and with Visual Electronics, Inc. After moving to Princeton in 1957, he participated in local productions and cofounded a barbershop quartet group. President of the Class of 1927 at his death, Kutch served for years as reunion chair, with the enthusiastic support of his wife, Ros, who died in 1999. His many friends remember him for his gracious hospitality, his loyalty, and his delight in a good joke well told.

Kutch is survived by his sons, Alan E. '54 and Kenneth E. '58, four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. The class extends its condolences to them.

The Class of 1927