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July 4th Weekend Waretown NJ
Clamming, boating, swimming, and just chilling with my brothers, sister-in-law, nieces, grandnephew, and granddog this 4th of July weekend 🌊☀️🏖️🐚⛴️🐟. The perfect day between the Beyoncé concert and a quick Philly trip! Summer is winning!
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Joseph C. Novak February 17, 1932 - September 12, 2023
Joseph C. Novak, age 91, of Delaware Township, NJ, passed peacefully on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family and under the caring watch of Hunterdon Hospice.
Joe was born on February 17, 1932, in New Brunswick, NJ, to Joseph Kazimierz Nowak and Anna Malck Nowak, and relocated to Hunterdon County in 1962.
He was employed as a Millwright at Johns-Manville in Manville, NJ, and later worked as a mechanic at Lipton in Flemington, NJ, trades he honed while serving his country in the Air Force during the Korean War era.
Joe was a dedicated and beloved member of his church and community, serving as an Extraordinary Minister of the Holy Eucharist at St. Magdalen’s Church, Flemington, NJ, and as a Charter Member/Treasurer of the Serra Club of Hunterdon County since the early 90s. Throughout his life, he actively participated in Boy Scouts and 4-H as a way to spend quality time with his sons and later his grandchildren. During retirement, he found joy in farming, watching sports, attending softball games, and assisting those around him in any way he could. On any given day, he could be seen supporting operations at the Harvest Moon Inn, Ringoes, NJ, or volunteering for his church.
Joe is preceded in death by his loving wife, Violet Novak; a brother, Stanley Novak, and his spouse, Rosemarie Novak of Hillsborough, NJ.
He is survived by five sons, Kenneth Novak of Elkwood, VA, Michael Novak of Norwalk, CT, Stanley Novak and spouse, Theresa Novak of Delaware Township, NJ, Gregory Novak of Delaware Township, NJ, and Christopher Novak and partner, Donna Papa of Abingdon, MD; four grandchildren, Breana Novak of Denver, CO, Josie Bryszewski and spouse, John Bryszewski Jr. of Gloucester City, NJ, Alex Novak of St. Petersburg, FL, and Gianna Novak of Blacksburg, VA; one great-grandson, John Bryszewski III; a brother, Edward Novak, and spouse, Helen Novak of Spotswood, NJ; and many dear friends.
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Xmas ’22
On Thursday, I saw the new Whitney Huston movie “I Just Wanna Dance with Somebody”. Nobody was in the theater except me. Then Friday I prepared the potato, mushrooms, cheese, sauerkraut, and blueberry fillings for the pierogis. Saturday morning, packed my car and drove two hrs to my Dad’s house in NJ to make the pierogis and cook the balance of the xmas eve meal during the afternoon. At six pm, everyone arrived. I must admit I was a bit resentful at first having to do all the work and everyone just shows up. However, after some reflection every seemed to have a good time. It was a great space for family to reconnect. The effort was worth it.
On Christmas morning, back in CT, organized the digitalized home movies and share them with family member, while wish everyone on social media a happy holiday. I reached out to D after a two year fallout, we connected and agreed to hangout in the spring. I worked on the family tree a bit and also sorted through a bunch of travel pics. I checkin with TC, but he seemed to be sick and distance, but I never know with him. All and all, it was a productive, fulfilling, chill, rejuvenating holiday. ☃️🎅🏾🎄🎁🍾
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Fall Foliage Visit to NJ
