How do you find the words? Dr. Irene Valger was my Orthodontist. It is incomprehensible, untimely, unfair, heartbreaking and devastating to learn of her passing.  She will always be remembered as warm, kind, caring and hard working. She went above and beyond for her patients. I loved that she would use words of endearment like “kotenok” and “kotik” to reassure everything would be quite alright.  We got to know each other as the orthodontic appointments progressed. She loved her family - her husband, kids, grandkids; proudly displaying their photos in her office. When she mentioned that the dental office would be transitioning to new ownership, I remember being so happy for her. That she would retire to continue doing things she loved - being with her family, traveling, dancing and discovering new places. As I came for routine dental appointments, I found myself wondering about how she was doing during COVID. Not working is boring if you can’t go anywhere……

Sending  heartfelt condolences to her husband Dr. Alex. We will never forget her.


To the Valger Family:
I was shocked to read the obit in the NY Times that Irene passed away. I recall her fondly, and my kids, nephews and niece all were privileged to know Irene -- yes the braces didn't make for a happy relationship -- it was her warmth and loving attitude that made the trips to her office a happy respite from school. 
But for me Irene was more than my kids' orthodentist. She was my link to the work I was doing at the time. I was heading an office that campaigned for Soviet Jewish Emigration and I had the special honor of visiting her home and meeting her family, chatting and reminiscing... She was truly a special person, one whose memory I will always cherish. 
Zeesy Schnur
Special condolences to the Valger family from mine and the Markowitz family -- may happy memories bring solace and may you all be comforted among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem. 

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Irene Valger

September 2, 1951 – December 26, 2021

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