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Michael Novak Obituary
Michael T. Novak, 48, of Woodbury, passed away at home from natural causes on Monday, September 9, 2019.
Born on February 19, 1971, in Norwalk, Connecticut, he was the son of Paula Novak Buonaiuto and the late Charles R. Novak.
Mike grew up in Wilton and graduated from Wilton High School in 1989. He was born with a love of trucks and machinery and made a living doing what he loved, working for various trucking and construction companies over the years. He was most recently employed by Pabst Trucking in Woodbury, Connecticut. He will be missed for hard working nature, big heart and keen sense of humor.
In addition to his mother, Mike is survived by daughter Alexandra Novak of Norwalk, sister Lisa Ploder, brother-in-law Steve Ploder and their children Whitney, Berkeley and Charlie of Barrington, IL, former wife and lifelong friend Christiane Mola Novak of Norwalk and longtime girlfriend Marie Jordan of Wilton.
Friends may call, Sunday from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Collins Funeral Home, 92 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10:00 a.m. at St. Thomas Church, 203 East Avenue, Norwalk, CT. Interment will follow at St. John's Cemetery, Norwalk. Please visit www.collinsfh.com/obituaries to leave condolences.
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Iris Ramirez
September 16, 2019
My condolences to the family
Edward Aschettino
September 13, 2019
Rest in peace mike keep on trucking
September 13, 2019
Mike was our neighbor, and I will always remember him riding his dirt bike. He was always a happy, kind and loving boy. My youngest son (born 1972) has maintained some contact over the years and told me about Mike's passing. My deepest sympathy goes out to Mike's family in their time of sorrow. You are all in my prayers.
Dawn DePuy-Obrien
September 13, 2019
Mike grew up in Wilton as our neighbor, and friend of my sons. I am very sorry for your loss of this wonderful man, son, husband and father. My youngest son, born in 1972, has maintained communication with Mike over the years. Mike is in our thoughts and prayers, as well as are all members of his family. The only picture I have of Mike is in my mind of him riding his dirt bike as a twelve year-old boy. He was always a very sweet, loving person.
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