Thaddeus A. Nowak Obituary (1921 - 2016)

LOWELL, MA - Thaddeus A. Nowak, 95, a longtime resident of Lowell, died peacefully on Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Wakefield Center in Wakefield. He was the beloved husband of the late Sophie A. (Bawolek) Nowak. Born in Lowell on April 17, 1921, he was a son of the late Anthony and Honratra (Janas) Nowak. Thaddeus proudly served his country as a member of the United States Navy during WWII, serving on the USS Salamonie AO-26, until he was honorably discharged. Prior to his retirement, he spent many years working as a Custodian at Lowell High School. Thaddeus is survived and will be deeply missed by his son, Andrew R. Nowak and his wife Roslyn; two grandchildren, John Nowak and his wife Kristina of Roslindale, MA and Joy Riordan and her husband Joseph of Stoneham; two beloved great-grandchildren, Thaddeus Nowak and Amelia Riordan; and his niece, Patricia Wright and her husband Harold of Pelham, NH. In addition to his wife, he was predeceased by his daughter, Mary Ann Nowak, whom passed away in 2008. ARRANGEMENTS: At the families request, all services were held privately and were under the directions of the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME 2159 Lakeview Ave., DRACUT. For directions, or to leave an online condolence, story, or message, please visit www.dracutfuneralhome.com, or find us on Facebook under "Dracut Funeral Home."