Daniel A. Novak

Joanne and the The Novak Family,

Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. I can not imagine your pain and anguish. Dan and all of you are in our deepest thoughts and prayers.
Please know that we pray for moments of peace in your difficult and anguishing days of grief. We pray that you are able to find comfort and compassion in each other, your family and friends. We pray that you are able to feel God's mercy, love and compassion in your sorrow. We pray that you are...

What I will remember most about Dan is his humor and how he seemed to apply that humor to nearly every aspect of his life. When Pat, Gail and I were visiting Dan in Naples a few years ago, we had been to the beach and decided to head back to his condo. He said we couldn't immediately go back "home," it was necessary to make "transitions" to go home. Getting back home was a process, something NOT to be rushed. Our transitions consisted of stops at local bars where we enjoyed drinks and...