Joseph William Novak, 75, of Barrington NH, passed away on Friday July 5th, 2019 at Mass General Hospital in Boston MA.
Born Febuary 15, 1944, in North Bergen, NJ, Joseph “Joe” was the son of Joseph and Elizabeth Lynn Novak. He spent his early childhood in Columbus and New Berlin, NY and graduated from New Berlin High School in 1962.
After graduation, Joe enrolled initially at SUNY Delhi studying to be a Draftsman. In September 1963, Joe enlisted in the US Navy as a Draftsman and was stationed on the USS Tanner (AGS15) through June 1967. He received two recognitions during his tour including the National Defense Service Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. After his last tour of Vietnam, Joe returned to finish his studies at Delhi.
On February 17th, 1968, in New Berlin, NY, he married Martha (Marci) Mitchell. After graduation from college, Joe and Marci moved to Hartford, CT and he became an Insurance Adjustor for Aetna. He was transferred to Atlanta where the family lived until 1971 when he became a Loss Control Specialist for Progressive Insurance in Canandaigua, NY. In 1973, Joe returned to his hometown in New Berlin where he was a Certified Insurance Counselor for Gates Cole and Associates where he worked for 30 years until he retired in 2003. He was passionate about making sure his clients had what they needed.
Joe was an avid hunter and a patient fisherman. He enjoyed coaching Little League for the Hawks and watching his children and grandchildren compete in sports. He loved being a nature photographer, Christmas light decorator, and his passion was feeding his birds with his loyal dog Rexy at his side. He was a die-hard Cincinnati Reds fan to the end. His sarcastic and disarming wit was a major part of his charm.
Joe is survived by his wife Marci Novak of Barrington, NH, daughter Beth (Jon) Manter of South Berwick, ME, son Jason (Allison) Novak of Nashua, NH; grandchildren Lila Manter of South Berwick, ME and Liam and Madelyn Novak of Nashua, NH; brother William (Jayne) Novak of Manlius, NY and several nieces and nephews around the world. In addition to his parents, Joe was predeceased by his brother David Novak, sister Barbara Rivas, and nephew Chad Novak.
An informal (no ties as requested by Joe), open to the public, gravesite memorial service will be held Friday July 19th at 4PM at Fairview Cemetery in New Berlin, NY right next to the Chobani Little League diamond on Fish Field. Immediately following the service, the family will host a celebration of Joe’s life at the St. Andrews Parish Hall in New Berlin.
Contributions in Joe’s memory may be made to St. Theresa’s Roman Catholic Church, c/o Families in Need, 24 N. Main Street, New Berlin, NY 13411 |
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Millard West
Marietta, Ga.
I was on the Tanner with Joe, 1966. 1967 and 1968. I was the surveyor on sound boat 1 and did two tours in viet-nam.
Joe was a great guy and will be missed. Would have loved to talked with him did not know he was in the Atlanta area. mtwest@att.net
Elaine Decker
WHITNEY POINT, NY
Marci, please take care of yourself at this time. I am sorry you lost Joe. Life is too short. Just yesterday we were all looking forward to being adults.
Ronnie & Phyllis Beadle
Rock Hill, South Carolina
Marci, Beth and Jason, Please except our sincere condolences. We can remember many good times with Joe and know that you all have many more memories. Hold them close and he will always be in your heart. Know that we are holding you to close to our hearts and in our prayers. May God Bless you.
Marcia Guller Collier
Camillus, Ny
Marci & Family - so sorry to hear of Joes passing. I will always remember his wonderful smile. Thinking of your entire family at this difficult time.
Tina Smith
Batavia, New York
Jason, I was so sorry to hear about your Dad passing. Sending my thoughts and prayers to you and your family.
Lynne Lewis
DeWitt, New York
I will always remember how warm and welcoming Joe and Marci were to me way back when. I am so very sorry to hear of Joe's passing.
My heart and my love goes out to his entire family.
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face,
the rains fall soft upon your fields,
and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of his hand.
Kristine Edwards Martz
East Rochester, NY
So sorry to hear about Joe's passing. We haven't been in touch for awhile now, but wanted to let you know that you and your family are in my prayers.
I'm so sorry Marci.
Martha Childs
Wasilla, Alaska
So sorry to hear about Joe. You are all in my thoughts at this difficult time. Joe will always occupy a special place in my memories,
I can still see him sitting at the Gates Cole office. Love to you all.
Stephanie Cooke
Oneonta, NY
Marci, my deepest condolences to you and your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Diana Pallik
Oneonta,NY
Dearest Marci and Family, I was so sorry to hear about Joe. My deepest sympathy and condolences. All of you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Rita & Ricky Cornell
New Berlin
Marci and family, we were so sad to hear about Joe. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Julie & Bill King
Bradenton, Florida
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Joe was an interesting guy to know. Watching Joe coach the Hawks wasgreat. Our son played for him and they were a great time. Joe's Christmas displays always were amazing. May Joe RIP. God Bless all.
Alison Waters
Syracuse, New York
I am friends with Bill and Jayne and if Joe was like his brother Bill,
I am sure he was a great man and will be missed tremendously by those who knew and love him. Sending prayers to the Novak family.
Claudia Hendricks
Ellenton,, FL
My thoughts are with you and your family Marci. We had a special toast to Joe at the 4th of July picnic. He will be sadly missed.
Thomas Piatti
Berlin, Maryland
Condolences to Marci and family from a distant cousin of Joe. Tom (grew up in South New Berlin and I now live in Berlin, MD)
Pam and Jim Judson
Fishers Landing, NY
Marci, We just want you to know how sorry we are to hear about Joe...and we will remember him with great fondness. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Mona Waffle
Morris NY
I am so sorry for your loss. Many good memories of Joe, Marci and family. My condolences to the family. Love and prayers.
Bob Smith
NORWICH
Marci my name is Bob Smith, I managed the Victory in New Berling until 1987.
first time I met Joe was aboard the USS Tannner AGS 15, I can't remember all the details but somehow it became known we lived only a few miles from each other in New York. He was a character then and remained so until we parted company when you folks moved. Certainly in a light hearted manner. Although he bugged me about a Deli in the Victory it never matrialized. I am sure he would be unhappy with no grocery store at all in such a nice village, such as New Berlin is. Life will certainly be different without Joe, not knowing any of the circumstances but there is no more pain and he is with our loving Saviour Jesus. Know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. You both were always special folks to me personally, although our paths have not crossed for over 30 years, that tells much about you folks.
PS - In looking at the picture on his obit, that smile tells all.
GIna Perry
Guilderland, NY
Deepest sympathy to the Novak families. One of memories I have of Joe is he always had a book in his hand or close by.
Carole S. Dunham
Marci, I didn't realize that Joe and I shared a birthday month. I was born just 5 days before him in 1944. I have wonderful memories of friendship between families. I am so sorry to hear of his passing, and please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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