NEWS & GALLERY

Valerie Rose Kratochvil, age 16, suddenly passed away on March 4, 2024.  Valerie was a Junior in Smithtown High School East.  Valerie was warm, loving, compassionate, and the best friend a person could ask for. Valerie was a brilliant girl, she kept herself to a standard of straight A’s that she worked incredibly hard to keep in order to pursue her goal of becoming a Pharmacist one day. She was a member of the Music, French, and Social Studies Honor Society.  She was also on track to be a part of the National Honor Society. Valerie had a love for singing that was unmatched. She was also involved in the Choir program at her school. She participated in NYSSMA for three years and was in the All County Choir for two years. Valerie was not only an incredible student and singer but she was an athlete as well. She was on Varsity Winter and Spring Track teams, Varsity Field Hockey, Long Island Field Hockey and other Long Island Field Hockey Club Teams. She participated in the Athletes Helping Athletes Club at her school which showcased her dedication to sharing her love of sports with others. Many friends and family members called her Val. Outside of school Val was an avid reader who adored going to the store to get her next book to read. She had a passion for cooking and baking as well. Val was fashionable and loved to shop for clothes, curl her hair, and do makeup.  Val was an avid skier and went on many vacations with her family skiing in Vermont and Lake Tahoe, to the Caribbean, and several times to Disneyworld. Valerie brought happiness every single day to those she encountered.  She touched the hearts of everyone. Valerie loved life and had the brightest future. Heaven has gained a beautiful Angel.  Valerie, we will miss you forever and will remember all of the wonderful memories that you have given us every day for the rest of our lives.  We love you, Valerie!

– Helen Flynn