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Richard Novak Obituary

Novak, Richard C. age 61, at rest February 8th, after a long battle with complications from Leukemia. Beloved husband of Dorothy H. (nee Mazaik), dear brother of James and Arlene Novak, fond uncle of Jim Novak, Lore (Jim) Von-Rhein, Christopher, Jonathon and Brendan Crotty, also many other loving friends and relatives. Memorial visitation Tuesday, 4 to 7 p.m., at Modell Funeral Home, 12641 W. 143rd St., Homer Glen, where services will be held at 7 p.m. Rich will be sorely missed by his devoted dogs, Buffy, Josephine and the late Ashley. He was the proud owner of The Car Shop, 3800 W. 55th St., Chicago for over 30 years. In lieu of flowers and masses, donations will be accepted to the families choice of animal shelters or various charities. 708-301-3595.

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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Feb. 12, 2006.

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ARLENE NOVAK

May 19, 2006

DEAR RICHIE, ALL I CAN DO IS WRITE A FEW WORDS TO TELL YOU HOW MUCH WE MISS YOU. I STILL CANNOT BELIEVE YOU ARE GONE FROM THIS EARTH. YOUR FAMILY MISSES YOU AND I AM HAPPY THAT WHEN I DREAM OF YOU, ALMOST DAILY, YOU SEEM CONTENTED IN MY DREAMS. AND, YOUR STILL WORKIN ON CARS!!! I WILL SEE YOU SOMEDAY. WITH ALL OF MY LOVE, FOREVER, YOUR SISTER. I AM SURE YOUR WITH YOUR LITTLE GIRL, ASHLEY.

ARLENE NOVAK

March 3, 2006

dearest richie, i still cannot believe you have left us to be alone without you. i want to believe you know how i miss you and each day wake to the awful realization that i can no longer discuss the news with you and all of the everyday things we talked about. i can't wait to see you again someday and i am asking you to let me know you are happy with jesus and all of our relatives. i will love you forever. arlene.

Marge Lannon

February 15, 2006

Please accept our sincere sympathy

on the death of your husband and brother, Rich. We have many great memories of The Car Shop and all the time Rich and Glenn spent working together. Rich was a very honest and excellent mechanic. You are all in our prayers and thoughts.



Pat & Marge Lannon

Mike Swistowicz

February 14, 2006

Dottie,

I'm very sorry to hear about Rich. Cheryl told me. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

arlene novak

February 13, 2006

my dearest richie, i know you and i were "sparing partners", but i thought that we would have you with us a long time. i wish that i could remove all of your heartaches in the hospital and i know you had a strong will to live. i am comforted by the fact you did not know you were leaving and had hope. and yes, i regret not being more demonstrative of my love. i picture you with mommy and daddy and enjoying the good days as we did in the 50's and i know i will be with all of you again. also, you had a great love in your life and that is one of the greatest gifts from GOD. please visit me in my dreams. all my love forever, your sister. arlene.

Susan Duma

February 12, 2006

Arlene: I am sorry for the Loss of your Brother. Sue

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