Peter P. Novak

July 2, 1923 - June 15, 2013

Loudonville-Peter P. Novak, 89, was reunited with his wife Genevieve in eternal rest on June 15th. A native of Cohoes, NY, Peter was the son of the late Frank & Mary Novak. He was a communicant of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Czestochowa Polish National Catholic Church in Loudonville, and a former parishioner of St. Michael’s in Cohoes. Peter served in WWII in the Army Air Corp and was stationed in the Aleutian Islands, Alaska. Following his honorable discharge in 1945 he married the love of his life Genevieve, whom he met at a Saturday night Polka dance at St. Michael’s Pavillion in Cohoes. Peter worked for the Tobin Packing Company until his retirement in 1985. Pete was a proud member of the Polish American Citizens Club, where he served as a Trustee for over 20 years and a proud member of the Joseph E. Zaloga American Legion Post. He was survived by his daughters, Linda J. Stanley, Nancy A. Molano (Carlos); sons, Ronald M. Novak, Robert S. Novak (Marianne); grandchildren, Peter J. MacMillan (Brenda), Mark A. MacMillan (Joane), Jennifer J. Novak, P. Andrew Novak (Cherril), Jessica L. Stephens (Robert) and Stephanie Wilcox, Brian C. Novak, Gregory M. Novak, Eric R. Novak, Brandon J. Molano, Rebecca L. Molano; great-grandchildren, Elijah, Gracie, Karleigh, Heather, Devin, Jacob, Mia Rose. He also leaves behind a sister Helen Cresop (Al) in Florida, many nieces and nephews, and his little Feline buddy “Twinkie.” Peter was predeceased by his brothers, Stanley, Walter, Thomas, Michael, Thaddeus, Leonard and John, and infant great-grand son Peter J. MacMillan Jr. Peter’s love of his Polish Heritage brought him countless hours of enjoyment at Polka Dances, listening to Polka music and going to Polish Festivals. A special thanks to his Polka buddies, neighbors and friends who filled the last years of his life with smiles and friendship. Funeral services Monday, June 17, 2013 at 11:00 am in the the Blessed Virgin Mary of Czestochowa Church on Old Maxwell Road, Loudonville. Relatives and friends are invited and may respectfully call after 10:00 am in the church. Interment will be private. Those wishing to remember Pete are asked to make a donation in his name to the Blessed Virgin Mary of Czestochowa at 250 Old Maxwell Road in Loudonville, NY. To leave the family a message on their guest book, obtain directions or light a candle, please visit www.LGFuneralHome.com