Edward Andrew Novak

Edward Andrew Novak, 68, of Joliet, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 in Park Forest. He was born September 3, 1951 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania, a son of Andrew and Frances (Leszek) Novak. He was a painter in the union. Edward is survived by his three children, Christi Menias of Park Forest, April Narjes of Dyer, IN , and Bryan Novak of Joliet; his former wife and forever friend, Joni Novak; his mother, Frances Novak of Reedsburg, WI; his grandchildren, Selena Menias, Andrew Menias, Rachel Narjes, Cody Narjes, Daniel Menias, and Anthony Menias; and a sister, Deborah Shepard of Reedsburg, WI. He is preceded in death by his father. Edward was a painter for 35 years. He enjoyed bowling, canoeing, bonfires, camping, fireworks, and gardening. Most of all he loved spending time with his family. He was a giver and had the most memorable boisterous laugh. Edward was a very loving father and Papa, he will be truly missed. A visitation will be held Saturday, May 9, 2020 from noon to 3 p.m. at Brown-Jensen Funeral Home, Manteno, Illinois. Due to the restrictions caused by COVID-19 only 10 people will enter the funeral home at a time. We will have plenty of staff around to help explain the procedure. We ask that you please follow the state’s guidelines where masks/face coverings and distancing are concerned. On behalf of the family and the funeral home staff, we would like to thank you for your cooperation. Brown-Jensen Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.