WFSD Memorializes Former Trustee & VP Robert J. Guerriero with Auditorium Dedication

On Thursday, April 27, members of the William Floyd school community gathered to remember and celebrate the life and service of Board of Education Trustee Robert J. Guerriero, with a renaming of the William Paca Middle School auditorium into the Robert J. Guerriero Memorial Auditorium. Mr. Guerriero faithfully served our schools and community for the past 11 years as a trustee, including the last 10 months of his tenure as vice president. Mr. Guerriero passed away in October of this school year.

The ceremony, which kicked off with a wonderful performance by the William Floyd High School String Quartet, and the “Presentation of Colors” by the William Floyd High School NJROTC, was attended by members of the Guerriero family, school and district personnel, members of the Board of Education and Suffolk County Legislator Jim Mazzarella.

“Bob had a great love for our community and spent countless hours helping to improve it in any way that he was able to,” said April Coppola, president, William Floyd Board of Education. “His kindness, passion and thoughtfulness are truly missed. We were so blessed to know such a wonderful man.”

Superintendent of schools Kevin M. Coster added, “Bob was a kind and generous man who always did the right thing for our students and community. He was a big supporter of all student programs and opportunities, particularly music and the arts. This dedication is a fitting remembrance of him and his legacy in our district.”

“Bob was one of the most giving people you could ever meet,” said Legislator Mazzarella. “His contributions to the children and organizations in our community are endless and he will never be forgotten!”

It was a heartfelt ceremony remembering the life and legacy of a true community servant, leader, family man and friend.