William-Librera-Obituary

Dr. William Librera

Vernon, New Jersey

Jun 17, 1946 – Aug 27, 2025

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BORN
June 17, 1946
DIED
August 27, 2025
LOCATION
Vernon, New Jersey

Obituary

Dr. William Librera, former Commissioner of Education for the state of New Jersey, died August 27, 2025 after a long illness. He was 79. A powerful and sometimes provocative force in education, Bill touched the lives of generations of New Jerseyans. Despite his imposing stature and intensity, he...

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My deepest condolences to all. We will keep you in our prayers.

This is a great tribute to a man who made a big difference in countless people's lives. Our thoughts and positive energies are with your entire family.

Our most heartfelt condolences. We just loved Bill. Always there with a ready smile. He was a world-class storyteller - but, more importantly, a listener. His genuine interest and enthusiasm for what others were passionate about made every person in the room feel important - especially the kids. He will be sorely missed, but always and fondly remembered.

We were house mates at UVM in 1968 Vietnam war was raging, times were hectic and lots of uncertainly in the air. Billy was a student teacher at a Burlington high school. Every morning he put on a tie, went to his senior class and talked history. He loved history. He was a great reader. That senior year we four couples lived in a dumpy building. It was cold and ratty. It was magical. After graduation we all went our separate ways, raised families, went to work. We...

I am very saddened to hear this sad news about Coach Librera . I always enjoyed sitting behind him on the Mendham HS bus to and from our away games . He always had a smile and words of encouragement for me . He was my favorite teacher . My prayers go out to his family during this most difficult time .

I was saddened to learn about the passing of Bill Librera. He was a bright star in my lifetime. I remember when Coach Librera arrived at Mendham High. I was going into my junior year and he was our new Varsity basketball coach. Articulate, confident, a great communicator and an outstanding basketball coach and history teacher...but most importantly Coach Librera was just great human being. He was always "Coach Librera" to me and possessed that unique gift where he could talk to you on your...

My cousin was a wonderful man and a bright light to our family. My condolences that I am not able to attend his memorial as I cannot drive in at this time. May Nancy and children reflect on his amazing life.

When I first spoke to Bill Librera I knew instantly, this is what a leader sounds like -- and it was a revelation: He cares about teaching. He cares about teachers. And he cares for me personally. And he didn't even know me -- until we started talking. I was a new author. A friend recommended I reach out to Bill to read my book. He did. We spoke for hours about it over the course of weeks. But what marveled me was his deep concern for teachers at large and education in general and knowing...

Sally, Our since condolences and sympathies to you and your family on Bill's passing. He was a great person and a true Renaissance man. WE wish you the fondest of memories.