Thomas's obituary
A unique soul and a dedicated father, Thomas Novak, 60, died peacefully on March 16, 2024. He found joy in the presence of his beloved family and friends and touched the lives of many with his kind heart. Thomas fondly known as Tom was born to Erna Fuller and Michael A. Novak on October 3, 1963 in Harvard, Illinois. Thomas attended McHenry East High school (1978-1981) and went on to work in the steel field where he worked as a fabricator . One of his favorite things to do was to go fishing and spend time with his family. Thomas could build or fix anything. He enjoyed going to the dog park with his beloved dog Stormy and being outdoors. Best of all was his sense of humor and infectious smile.
Tom is predeceased by his son, brother and father. He is survived by his daughters, Tori L. Novak accompanied by one grandchild and Rachel R. Manning accompanied with five grandchildren. He is also survived by his Mother Erna Fuller and his sisters, Michelle (John) Grossman , Aimee Fuller, Janice Burke, and his brother Michael Novak. Thomas is also survived by plenty of nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins and friends .