Albert U. Liberatore ’69

Albert U. Liberatore, Bangor, ME, died March 8, 2023. “Dr. Lib,” as he was known, practiced dentistry and orthodontics for 37 years, guiding thousands of patients through their teenage years.

After Saint Michael’s, Lib achieved advanced degrees for his profession at the University of Pennsylvania (Class of 1973) and Boston University (Class of 1983).

As a coach, he was involved with Brewer Youth Hockey for 40 years, many of those years running the Learn to Skate program. His passion for improving children’s lives came from his time working at an orphanage during college.

As his family wrote in Lib’s obituary: “He was a pillar in our community and truly cared about everyone around him. He changed the trajectory of so many people’s lives with his wisdom and infectious personality. He was a loving father who dispensed wisdom to not only his four children, but their friends as well. Always proud of his Italian heritage, his insights came with a side of spaghetti and meatballs. He was a proud grandfather, always sharing stories and cookies! He cherished the time spent with his grandchildren.”

Lib took a leadership role in making the world around him a better place, running Rotary’s Angel Tree drive, co-founding the John Bapst Hockey program and spearheading a fundraising campaign to restore the JB Steinway. He played the piano for 71 years and enjoyed entertaining others.

Survivors include his wife, Jeanne “Jeannie” Liberatore P’99, son Anthony “Tony” Liberatore, D.M.D. ’99, and brother Robert “Bob” Liberatore ’67, along with extended family.