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Janice Novak Obituary

NOVAK - Janice Marie, of Bay Shore, NY, on October 10, 2007 at the age of 65. Beloved mother of Christopher, Pamela, and Beth. Cherished grandmother of Jessica and Torre. Jan was a loving friend to many who gave her time selflessly to numerous charitable organizations. Visiting Saturday and Sunday 2-5 and 7-9PM, Overton Funeral Home, Inc, 172 Main St, Islip. Funeral service, Monday 10AM, at the Funeral Home. Interment, Oakwood Cemetery, Bay Shore. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Research, I I I Stewart Ave. Bethpage, NY 11714.

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Published by Newsday on Oct. 13, 2007.

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Ginger Downey

October 13, 2007

Dear Chris, Pamela and Beth, our deepest sympathy in the loss of your Mom, she was my friend for at least 45 years...i doubt any of you remember us, but i was in touch with your Mom all this time...again our best wishes to all of you...John and Ginger Downey

karen and sterling lee bowles

October 13, 2007

chris, beth and barbara, my heart is with you today and always. know that I am with you in spirit. be strong and know that Jan is finially at peace. Love you all

Dayna Zizis

October 13, 2007

Dear Beth,
I am so sorry for your loss. I always adored you Mom and enjoyed the time I had with her when we were in theater together.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Warmly~
Dayna (Belzer) Zizis

Kristie Junior

October 13, 2007

Dear Beth,

I am so sorry for your loss. I am happy I got to see your mom last year when I was visiting.

Hold on to all those happy memories of your mom, for they will help you through the times ahead.

Know I am always here to listen if you want to talk. I know you have Kim with you and I am grateful for that.

Love,
Mom Junior

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