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Tony Novak Obituary
October 17, 1944 - September 24, 2023
Tony Novak has fought his last bout and now rides off into the sunset.
Tony was born in 1944 to Opal and Edward Novak.
Tony was preceded in death by his parents, brother Dwane, and former spouse Sharon Barrett. Tony is survived by his children Annette, Ray (Sara), Maria (Dave), Lisa, Candice (Ted) and Nikki (Josh), his sister Jolene (Scott), brother Buddy (Geri), sister-in-law Doreen and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews, as well as his longtime faithful friend and partner Kathy Salcedo.
In his younger years, Tony was an avid athlete and boxer and a loyal friend to the fellow members of his motorcycle club. In 2013 Tony was inducted into the Great Plains Amateur Boxing Hall of Fame and in 2015 to the Omaha Amateur Coaches Association Hall of Fame in recognition of his achievements in the ring and support of boxing. In 2017 Tony was named outstanding boxing alumni at the Rambler Rumble for his support of youth in the boxing community. After he retired as a truck driver and proud member of the Teamsters Union, much of Tony's time was spent attending events and activities of his grandchildren. Tony was particularly proud of watching hundreds of wrestling matches of his grandson Isaac in his route to becoming a four-time State wrestling champion. Tony's love of his family and commitment to his grandchildren was shown by numerous little things such as arranging his kidney dialysis schedule so that he could keep his grandson Vinny company while he also underwent dialysis until Vinny received a transplant.
Tony's daily calls to his family members to simply say "I love you" will be greatly missed.
Funeral Service Friday 10 a.m. Korisko Larkin Staskiewicz Chapel. Visitation Thursday 4 to 7 p.m. at Funeral Home.
KORISKO LARKIN STASKIEWICZ FUNERAL HOME
5108 "F" St. Omaha, NE 68117 | 402-731-1234
http://www.klsfuneralhome.com
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Scott Warthen
November 14, 2023
I had the pleasure to work with Tony, in the trucking industry! He was a great person, and love his family and boxing very much! He will be missed greatly!
I apologize for the late memory, but had just found out!
RIP Tony
lawrence Edwin barrett
September 30, 2023
Tony was a south omaha boy who always greeted his friends with a smile and handshake that showed he was genuinely glad to see you. His first thing to say was "Did you see what my grandson did this week?" He was very proud of all his grand kids and talked about them all. His family never had to wonder if he cared. Prayers to the family on the loss.
John Failla
September 28, 2023
My condolences to all his family members. I only knew Tony from South High School. We happened to be at the same table at 520 study hall twice. Of all the students at all those tables for all those 4 years, he´s the only one I remember. Nice guy...great boxer.
LILLIANNE JIMERSON HOLLAND [LIL]
September 27, 2023
Fond Memories of Tony back in the 70,s when He was popular South "O"Boy..and active Biker Days,,Him an Butch Bazis best Friends stopped by everyday just to hang couple hours,Attractive,LoyalFriend and Gentleman,,Ran into Him years later and was proud of His Faith,,RIP TONY YOU WILL BE REMEMBERED FONDLY,,,
Beverly DeCarlo Hazuka
September 27, 2023
My condolences to Tony´s family, friends, his partner Kathy and his South High family. You have fought your final bout, now go rest in the arms of Jesus.
Beverly DeCarlo Hazuka
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