Benjamin Stanley Nowak

Benjamin Stanley Nowak obituary, Pittsburgh, PA

Benjamin Stanley Nowak

Benjamin Nowak Obituary

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Age 41, unexpectedly, on Saturday, July 31, 2021. Beloved father of Bryn and Siena Nowak; loving and only son of Joyce Margaret Nowak and J.D. Maenz; former spouse Val Kamon; Ben graduated in 1998 from Keystone Oaks High School. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 2006 until 2018 where he earned numerous medals, badges and ribbons. He was a loving father, an avid Pgh sports fan, very adventurous and loved history, golf and movies. Friends welcome TUESDAY 1-4, 6-8pm, WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE (412-563-2800) 1650 Greentree Rd, Scott Twp 15220. FUNERAL SERVICE at 7:00pm followed by military honors. Burial will be private by the family. WILLIAM SLATER II FUNERAL SERVICE, Scott Twp, entrusted with the Nowak family arrangements. www.slaterfuneral.com IN LIEU of flowers donations to offset memorial costs can be made to the family.

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William Slater II Funeral Service

1650 Greentree Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220

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August 12, 2021

Joyce Hess posted to the memorial.

August 7, 2021

Jacob Voth posted to the memorial.

August 2, 2021

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Joyce Hess

August 12, 2021

JD, We are so sorry to learn that you lost your son Ben. You are in our thoughts & prayers. Ed & Joyce (Drischler) Hess

Jacob Voth

August 7, 2021

I Served with him in the Navy; he was the departmental yeoman for Combat Systems of which I was a part.
Another buddy told me of your passing, Ben and I couldn’t believe it. You were one of those rare people that accepted without challenge and gave with no expectation of return. You had an easiness to you, an openness that required nothing.
Anyways, I know you are on to the next world but I just thought I’d take a minute: Fair weather and following seas, Nowak.
-Jake “IC2(SW)” Voth

PS. I’m pretty sure you still owe Aft IC for those phone calls and hockey games out to sea so I’ll be cashing in on those favors when I see you again

nick niesen

August 2, 2021

Make sure you have one teed up and waiting for me up there Skip.

Rachel Sharpnack

August 1, 2021

Joyce, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your son, Ben. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Jan & Bill Kunert

August 1, 2021

Joyce, we were so sorry to hear of your loss of Ben. Our hearts go out to you and your family

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