Edward J. Nowak

July 3, 1921 - January 18, 2020

Edward J. Nowak , age 98, Proud veteran of WW II. Youngest son of the late Vincent and late Veronica Nowak. Devoted husband of 73 years to his loving wife Alice (Krason). Dedicated father to Gregg (Betty), Edward (Cyndie), Teresa Klimek-Downs, and the late Marian Pietruszka. Loving grandfather to Monica, Elyse (Toby), Alexa (Zach), Rich, Russ (Carrie), Ron (Carrie) and great-grandfather of Corinne, Caitlynn, Ricky, Ella and Reid Cherished brother to all those who have passed before him: John (Antoinette), Walter (Stephanie), Stanley (Sis), Josephine, Sophie (Paul) Jachim, Mary (Michael) Lizik, Frank (Casimira), Helen (Walter) Sanicki, and Emily (Thomas) Suchocki. Fond brother in-law of Maryrose (late Anthony) Darmofal and the late Josephine (John) Filipiak, Casimira (Frank) Nowak, Thaddeus (Florence) Krason, Evelyn (Ignatius) Goetz, Chester (Ruby) Krason, John Krason, and Joseph Krason. Beloved Uncle and great uncle to many. Retired after 43 years from Western Electric plant located in Cicero, IL; Respected musician within the Polka field throughout his life. Eddie will be missed for his performances on his concertina. Visitation is Thursday, January 23, 2020 from 3 PM to 9 PM at Foran Funeral Home, 7300 W. Archer Avenue (55th Street just west of Harlem). Visitation Friday 8:30 am until time of Prayers at 9:30am. We will go in procession from the funeral home to St. Joseph Church for a 10am Mass of Christian Burial. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. For information 708-458-0208