Andrew W. Novak

Novak, Andrew W. ALBANY Andrew W. Novak, 85 of Albany, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2021, after a short stay at Daughters of Sarah due to a rare form of Parkinson's. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late John and Lucille (Cerone) Nowak. Andrew proudly served in the Marines. Up until retirement, he worked for The N.Y.S. Department of Criminal Justice Services. He loved supporting the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. He was an avid reader, especially enjoying Civil War and World War II books. Andrew was also an artist who enjoyed watercolors and photography. He absolutely loved his cats. Andrew is survived by his loving wife of almost 55 years, Helen; sister-in-law Irma (Randall) Rapp-Cross; niece Theresa (Howard) Silverman; nephew Scott Rapp; grandnephews, Justin and Eric Silverman and Dominic Rapp; sister Lori (Stan) Grace and their daughter; cousin David (Mary) Nowak; as well as several other cousins and friends, especially Lewis and Marsha Seavey. The family would like to thank the staffs at A.M.C., as well as the nurses, aides and administrative staff at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center for their care. Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 18, from 5-7 p.m. at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 19, at 10:30 a.m. in the Blessed Sacrament Church Central Avenue, Albany. Interment to follow in the Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Andrew's name to ALSAC/St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. For more information, please see www.NewComerAlbany.com.