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John Novak

1927 - 2016

BORN

1927

DIED

2016

John Novak Obituary

Novak, John V. Beloved husband of the late Evelyn (nee Petkus); loving father of Linda (Robert) Gordon, Allen, Susan, and Margaret Feely; dear grandfather "Paga" of Kaitlin Feely; fond brother of the late Zigmund, late Casimira Walley, and late Victoria Krzyzanski; brother-in-law of Christine (late Eugene) Petkus; uncle of many nieces and nephews; dear friend of his caregiver of several years, Janina Daraz. Visitation Thursday 4:00-9:00 p.m. in St. Barbara Church, 2859 South Throop Street. Lying-in-state Friday 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 Mass at St. Barbara Church. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Member and past president of 4th Degree K. of C. Archbishop Quigley Council #2428, St. Barbara Holy Name, St. Vincent de Paul Society, and head usher for 37 years at St. Barbara Church. www.pomierskifuneralhome.com (773) 927-6424.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 10, 2016.

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Hilarie & Mike (Goetz-Kuziela)Crews

February 10, 2016

Our prayers and heartfelt sympathy are with all of you. While you may miss them dearly, your Mom & Dad are back together, reaping the rewards of all the good they did on this earth.
May God hold all of you in His hands and bring you consolation in your sorrow.

Mary Kay Mc Cann

February 10, 2016

Sue and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. No words can ease your pain. Just know that there are people who care about you and are there when you may need them.

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Visitation

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St. Barbara Church

2859 South Throop Street, IL

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12

Lying in State

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

St. Barbara Church

2859 South Throop Street, IL

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St. Barbara Church

2859 South Throop Street, IL

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