Services For Keri Lynn Stromski Begin Saturday

RIVERHEAD, NY — Keri Lynn Stromksi, 48, of Jamesport, died on April 6.

Services will begin Saturday, April 10, at the McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home, 336 Marcy Avenue in Riverhead, NY, 11901 with visitation on Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

A funeral mass will be held on Monday, April 12 at 10 a.m. at St. Isidore Roman Catholic Church, located at 622 Pulaski St. in Riverhead.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to METavivor or to Stony Brook Cancer Research, Dr. Allison Stopeck. Click on "Change" and write "Dr. Allison Stopeck Research."

Stromski, devoted to her family and her community, was a kindergarten teacher at Aquebogue Elementary School, a tireless advocate for her students — and a fierce warrior in the battle against Stage IV metastatic breast cancer.

A story about a student who created a hug machine for his beloved teacher was shared internationally recently.

Last Saturday, the community gathered in Riverhead for a parade to honor Stromski, but with her deeply rooted dedication to her students, she spotlighted the focus to spotlight the kids she loves.

Dressed in superhero costumes and carrying signs that read "Stromski Strong", those whose lives she touched echoed a similar message, again and again: "We love Keri."

A full tribute will follow.