Valerie I never had the pleasure of meeting you,but anyone from Rockland had to have a great soul R.I.P. It sure looks like you touched many people now you and the Angels can look down at us say hi to my mom for me <3

Words cannot describe how much you will be missed. You were always such a happy person and quite the social butterfly! May you rest in peace. My condolences to everyone that knew Valerie especially the O'Reilly family.

valerie, i am sure you are lighting up heaven with that beautiful smile of yours. so many will miss you, but, the time had come for you to join your daddy, i am sure you lit up his face when he saw you. love ya beautiful lady

To Valeries Family- Valerie holds a special spot in my heart. She really taught me so much, I remember the first time i met her. She did not do well with new people coming into her home. But once she saw my smile, she came right up to me and gave me the biggest hug. I have never forgotten that day. I worked with her for almost two years. She really was awesome to work with. I am sorry for the loss of a great girl, she touched almost everyone's life!

I first met Valerie at the SSEC when she was 10. As a teacher's aide, I had worked with Valerie for a year and half. I had enjoyed working with her even she was a strong willed person. Valerie was a funny girl thou. Around 20 years later, I was surprised to see her again. I gave her a big hug -- Unfortunately Valerie didn't remember me. That's okay with me. I worked with her again at her residential home. Val often came up to me and signed "bleu, green, hamburger, hotdog and more. While doing her laundry, I enjoyed folding her many cute outfits or clothes for her. It is a big shock for many of us included myself. Valerie was a true survivor or fighter. Rest in Peace - Valerie. She will be happy seeing many pink angels up there. Love you. Valerie. Diane

When I first met Valerie about 2000 ,... She was under Fitch Terrace in Randolph at the time, Her first words were " your name ? " I say " Me - Heidi , nice to meet you Valerie ! " - How you know my name ? " she says -" Why, it's my job to know your name,.. " i said, she gives me the biggest WAARRM hugs with a huge smile from ear to ear and stood by me ,.... you left a huge print in everyone's heart that we will never forget you,...

Val brought a smile to the face of all who knew her. She will be greatly missed.

I got to know Val when I worked as part time supervisor at Work, Inc. in Quincy for seven years. She was one of my favorites. She never missed hugging me in morning when she arrived for work. She was so sweet and loved talking about her family when she spent with them for holidays. She will be sorely missed by us all. Bless her soul.

Been working with her for 8 years.. She was so sweet and lovable. Gonna miss her.

Val you will be missed by so many of us, who have work along with you , your smile , never forget our monday nights wrestling show, that you get excited for. God bless

I had the pleasure of getting to know Val for many years. I don't know what to say except there are so many great memories of her and especially that she is one-of-a=kind! She will be forever misses by all of us! For Val - \|,,/

Valerie you will and are missed so much. I can see why you were loved so much!

I love you as always!

Val, you always brought a smile to my face. I'm glad I knew you, even if it was for just a short time. May you find peace and love.

I been working with Val for over 8 years ., She's so sweet and funny .,, I'll never forget when I first time meet her at Work inc. . she come to me and ask what your name ? " I say " Me - Maya , i ask what you name she signed Val.. than she ask me copy her sign : Brown ,Blue ,Green .. flower baby looking !!! that was her favorite ... gonna miss this.... and her smile and hug ...She will be sorely missed by us all.

I will always remember Val's smile and her unbelievable inqusition and love of people. She held many things dear to her; especially her friends and family.. Val had increadible strength and perseverence. Rest in Peace .

My sincere sympathy to Deb and family on the loss of your young sister. May the peace of our Lord and the love of family and friends comfort you all at this time.

I worked with Val when she lived at Van Ness and Gilbert House. Val gave me my sign name, as well as both my daughters. Val taught my daughter to sign and because of her my daughter continues to sign today, joining ASL club in college. Val always made me smile! Val would light up a room. When I would visit the houses she always had something to show me, accompanied by a hug and smile. Best wishes and prayers to the O'Reilly family. You were the amazing part of Val's life. Smile for Val today, she would want you to. She never wanted her mom to be sad. Val's life was short but so much longer than predicted. Sorry for your loss.

I worked with Val for a little over 3 years, we first met back in '96. It's because of her that I picked up sign language so quickly. She was very friendly, always eager to start up a conversation or joke around with her peers. Her smile could brighten the dreariest day. I remember how she loved all holidays, especially Halloween! She would be the first to request (and in some cases, fashion) elaborate costumes... Whether at school or at Gilbert house, Val provided lots of laughter to many, many people. Val gave me my sign name, "Crazy A"...which I consider a privilege to this very day. Though I am sad to see this chapter close, I know her memory will live on through the countless stories that are told and shared with her family and friends. Take care, Val.

Miss your smile, love you always

Having known Valerie since 1988... We attended the same elementary school in Norwell and we haven't seen each other for many years until we finally reunited in 2001. I've ALWAYS enjoyed working with Valerie from time to time for 8 years. Her smile brightened up the room every time I saw her. We talked about her favorite colors -- blue and green, some of her favorite shows on TV and she also drew me a several cards over the years. She was also known to spell my name backwards, "Eel." She was such a sweet angel. Now, she's a guardian angel who's watching over all of her family members and peers. Valerie will be greatly missed and I'm grateful that I've gotten to know her when we were little kids at an elementary school and as an adult. May Valerie rest in peace.

Jan & family, Val is a wonderful women. She has left your family as well as myself with some great memories. She was always the life of the party no matter what the occessions may have been. She inspired me as a teenager to learn sign language so i could communicate with her. Tweleve years later i still use sign language to communicate with my own son as well as the toddlers i teach everyday. She touched many peoples lives in a special way. She will forever be remember and never forgotten by all the people she touched. May she always watch over you and your family and rest in peace.