On the morning of May 5th, just after dawn, Valerie Janet Longo (née Uzbalis) passed away peacefully at the age of 62 after a long and courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She spent her final days surrounded by family and friends and under the excellent care of doctors at Princess Margaret Hospital. Her life will be remembered and celebrated by her husband, Ernie Longo, who she married in 1987 and her children, Ian, 26, and Rebecca, 22, who she was extremely proud of. She was predeceased by her father, Paul Uzbalis and she is survived by her mother, Sonia Uzbalis Margis, sister Beverly Noble Brandon, her cherished cousin Johanna Curran, and all of her extended family. She will be remembered most for her passion for teaching and entertaining friends and family. Visitation for Valerie will be held at the Turner & Porter Butler Chapel at 4933 Dundas St. W., (between Kipling & Islington Aves.) Etobicoke on Wednesday, May 8th from 2 - 4 and 6 - 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Sorrows Roman Catholic Church, 3055 Bloor St. W., on Thursday, May 9th at 11:00 a.m. For those who wish, donations may be made in Valerie’s name to Ovarian Cancer Canada. On-line condolences may be made through www.turnerporter.ca