It is with great sadness that we announce the death of James L. Novak of Granville, Massachusetts, born in Springfield, Massachusetts, who passed away on September 25, 2021, at the age of 23, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James L. Novak to pay them a last tribute.

He is survived by: his sister Paula Jean Novak of Texas; his aunts and uncles, Jim Novak (Laurie) of Rome Pennsylvania, Leonard Stoltz of Lexington, Kentucky, Mark Stoltz of Lexington, Kentucky, Paula Rose of Kentucky and Lynn Ann Bishop of Kentucky; his stepmother Jessica Faith Vastano; and his stepsister Alana Marie Vastano.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Southwick Animal Shelter, 11 Depot St., Southwick, MA 01077. forastierefuneralhome.com.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Forastiere Smith Funeral & Cremation

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September 28, 2021

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“In loving memory of James L. Novak, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. I competed with James on the equestrian team in college and he was a great horseman and person in general. I am very sorry for your loss. He will be deeply missed by everyone who knew him.”

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