Thomas Novak
October 26, 1936 - February 04, 2017
Obituary
Novak, Thomas F. of Saginaw Township, Michigan Passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2017, with his family by his side at Morton Plant Hospital in Clearwater, Florida. He was 80 years old. Thomas F. Novak was born on October 26, 1936 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Anthony and Gertrude (Myczkowiak) Nowak. He married the love of his life, Barbara Jane Braim on April 27, 1957 in Saginaw; she survives him. Tom had been employed with Saginaw Metal Casting as a millwright for 45 years. He enjoyed traveling, especially wintering at their home in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida. Above all, Tom loved and cherished his family, especially his grandchildren. He will forever be remembered for his undying love for his family and his incredible quick wit. Surviving are his loving wife of 59 years, Barbara Novak of Saginaw Township; three children: Lynne Ann (David) Plambeck of Saginaw, Thomas Anthony Novak of Saginaw Township, and David Charles (Kimberly) Novak of Westland, MI; eight grandchildren: Nicholas Novak, Stephen Novak, Alex Novak, T.J. Novak, Mallory (Patrick) Doyle, Caitlyn Plambeck, Rachel Plambeck, and Haley Novak; three great-grandchildren: Olivia, Natalee, and Matthew; one brother, James Michael Nowak; one sister-in-law, Judy (Alan) Young; and his best little buddy, Miggy. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his four siblings: Genevieve Lagalo, Royce Csutora, Betty Schabel, Raymond Novak, FUNERAL: A Funeral Liturgy will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 11, 2017 at St. Dominic Parish, St. Stephen Catholic Church, 1310 Malzahn. Rev. Fr. Andrew LaFramboise will officiate. Rite of Committal will follow at St. Andrew Cemetery. VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) on Friday from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A Vigil Service will take place at 7:00 p.m. on Friday led by Pastoral Associate, Sharon Wahl. Tom will lie in state at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Dominic Parish. Please share your thoughts and memories with family at the funeral home, church or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.
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European Sympathy Dish Garden was purchased for the family of Thomas F. Novak.
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Blue & White Sympathy Standing Spray was purchased for the family of Thomas F. Novak.
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Jerry & Carol Andrews
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Barb,
Our Saginaw News was delivered to us here at Houghton Lake this A.M. and we found Tom's obituary. Jerry and I would like to extend our sympathies to all of you. We pray that you feel the comfort and strength of the Lord as he wraps his comforting arms around you. Take care.
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Dish Garden with Fresh Cut Flowers was purchased for the family of Thomas F. Novak.
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james Nowak
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One of my favorite songs is Billy Joel's Keeping the Faith. "My old man's after shave. Combed my hair in a pompadour, like the rest of the Romeos wore, a permanent wave. Keeping the faith"
He saved my thumb and helped me burn down the field. I will miss my brother!
Jim
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jimmy nowak
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Unfortunately I didn't get to see my Uncle Tom very often (the Nowak/Novak way)..everytime I saw him at a Michigan tailgate we laughed and shared crazy stories of him and my dad growing up! Couple of trouble makers! Lol..I will miss you Uncle Tom!! Rest in heaven!