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Ronald Novak Obituary

Novak, Ronald J. "Ron" U.S. Navy Veteran, age 77, late of Tinley Park. Beloved husband for 50 years of Angeline (nee Ortega); loving stepfather of Thomas W. (Lenore) Guajardo; proud grandfather of Brian Guajardo, Lisa Throw, Lorri Chacon, and the late Leslie Meyerink; devoted son of the late Joseph and Lillian Novak; dear brother of the late Ray Novak, Paul Novak, and Arlene Gaspar; kind uncle of Robert and the late Michael Nowakowski. Retired member for 30 years with Laborers Local #681. Ron was a lifelong Chicago Cubs and Bears fan. Visitation Saturday, January 12, 2019, from 2:00 p.m. until the time of Funeral Service at 5:30 p.m. at Thornridge Funeral Home (Janusz Family Funeral Service), 14318 S. LaGrange Rd. (Northbound traffic: U-turn permitted at 143rd St.), Orland Park. Inurnment Holy Cross Cemetery. (708) 460-2300, or www.thornridgefuneralhomes.com.



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Jan. 6, 2019.

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January 6, 2019

Fr. Paul, I am saddened to hear of your father's passing. My prayers are with you. Sincerely, Jack O'Leary

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Thornridge Funeral Home

14318 S. LaGrange Rd., Orland Park, IL

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Thornridge Funeral Home

14318 S. LaGrange Rd., Orland Park, IL

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14318 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park, IL 60462

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