William A. Rubbert

Rubbert, William A. 70, Valley Cottage, passed away on September 27th, 2026 at Nyack Hospital after a brief and unexpected illness. He was born June 3, 1956 at Holy Name Hospital, Teaneck New Jersey to Albert and Patricia Rubbert (nee Burke).

He was raised in New City and Graduated from Clarkstown North High School where he was a member of the 1973 undefeated 9-0 County Championship Ram Football team. He was First Team All-County and 1973 Rockland County Champion in the Triple Jump.

He was the second leading Rockland County Scorer in basketball in 1974 and an All County Selection (2nd Team Jr. & Sr. years). He attended Rockland Community College graduating in 1976 with an AAS degree and was a member and Co-Captain of the Basketball team. He graduated from Bryant College in 1979 with a BSBA degree in Public Administration. He was employed by Conrail and New Jersey Transit for 46 years, most recently as Director of Capital Disbursement’s and Control. Bill was a volunteer with the Railmen for Children’s (Non-Profit) Organization that brought joy to over 300 physically and mentally handicapped individuals on the “Santa Claus Train” for the past 41 years. He has been a member of the Rockland County Basketball Referees IAABO Board 45 for the last 30 years and most recently serving as Chairman of the Official’s Evaluation Committee.

Bill has been a Special Olympics and Charity game volunteer throughout his officiating career. He was a member of the Rockland County Sports Hall of Fame Board of Directors Committee. Bill was a parishioner at St. Paul’s/St Anne’s Parish in Congers. Billy or Rupe as he was known to his friends enjoyed life to the fullest. He loved being around family and friends sharing life, food, beverages and laughter. Besides his family and friends his passions were refereeing basketball, and watching College football and basketball and routed for the Yankees and NY Giants.

He is predeceased by his beloved wife Diane and his parents Al and Pat of New City. He is survived by his children Christy and Michael Bamberger all of Valley Cottage, his brothers Rick of New City, Chris (Lisa) Middletown N.Y., Ed (Elisa) Cape May New Jersey, sisters Patti McGuinness, South Carolina, Kathy Wells, South Carolina and many other nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at Michael J. Higgins Funeral Home, in Congers NY on October 1st from 3:00-7:00PM. A mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Augustine’s Catholic Church, 118 S. Main Street New City, NY on October 2nd at 10:00AM.