Valerie passed away on April 19, 2013 at the age of 72 at the Hospital for Special Care in New Britain.  Valerie lived in Wolcott, CT  

She started her career as a legal secretary and then as an Administrative Secretary at Wolcott HS.  She then became a business manager for Nutmeg Performing Centre in Bristol.  

Valerie leaves behind a son and daughter and two granddaughters.