Joseph Anthony Novak

Joseph Anthony Novak obituary, Sterling Heights, MI

Joseph Anthony Novak

Joseph Novak Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. - Sterling Heights on Jan. 10, 2025.

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NOVAK, Joseph Anthony. January 7, 2025. Age 60. Beloved brother of Tom Novak Jr., Cecilia Novak, and Martin Novak. Predeceased by his loving parents Thomas Novak Sr. and Mary Novak. Also survived by several loving cousins. Joseph worked as the librarian at the Ionia Correctional Facility for many years and was also a licensed attorney in good standing with the State Bar of Michigan. He was dedicated to his work and was highly educated, having earned master's degrees in both library science and jurisprudence. Instate Monday 9am until time of 9:30am Mass at St. Blase Catholic Church, 12151 15 Mile Rd. (E. of Dodge Park), Sterling Heights. Memorial contributions to the Penrickton Center for Blind Children (www.penrickton.org) are appreciated. Please share memories with the family at their online guestbook at WujekCalcaterra.com

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February 10, 2025

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January 10, 2025

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Michele Bailey

February 10, 2025

A kind human a man dedicated towards his family and faith

Penrickton Center for Blind Children

January 16, 2025

All of us here at Penrickton Center for Blind Children are saddened to learn of Joseph´s passing and offer our deepest sympathies to his siblings, extended family members and friends. It is truly an honor for our program to be receiving memorial donations in Joseph's name. Please accept our sincerest condolences.

The Wujek-Calcaterra Family

January 10, 2025

May we continue to honor and respect all the lessons we have learned; acting as living symbols of a loving spirit. You are in our prayers.

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