3/11/1941 – 12/1/2020
James Novak of Carmel, NY passed away on December 1, 2020 at the age of 79. He was born on March 11, 1941 in Queens, NY to Justine (Sisolak) and Fred Novak.
Once graduating high School James Honorably served his country in the U.S. Army from 1958-1961. After serving his country he was a New York City Police Officer. Upon his retirement from the Police Department he contracted himself as an electrician.
James is survived by his loving wife Madelyn; two daughters Karen Schwartz, and Jennifer Parrish. His four grandchildren Kaila Paradise-Belt, Toni Ann Divine, Victoria Paradise, Joshua Parrish, and great grandson Bentley Scott James Paradise. He is also survived by his sister Rosemarie Hall. James is predeceased by his grandson Jeffery Divine and siblings Edward and Eleanor Novak.
Visitation will be held on Sunday December 6, 2020 at Cargain Funeral Homes 10 Fowler Ave Carmel, NY from 1 – 5 P.M. Funeral service will be held on Monday December 7, 2020 at 10 A.M. at Cargain Funeral Homes. Interment to follow at Raymond Hill Cemetery.
The family would like to thank everyone for their understanding during this difficult time.
Funeral arrangements entrusted to Cargain Funeral Homes, Inc., 10 Fowler Ave, Carmel, New York 10512, (845)-225-3672, www.cargainfuneralhomes.com