Maria A. Novak

August 11, 1923 - March 25, 2018

Maria A. (Kaczmarski) Novak, 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 25, 2018, at Mount St. Vincent Nursing Center. Born in Brzezowka, Poland on August 11, 1923, daughter of the late Antoni and Stefania (Kogut) Kaczmarski, she was a communicant of the Basilica of St. Stanislaus, Bishop & Martyr. Maria retired from the Westvaco Corporation after many years of service. She was a talented baker and decorator, working with many area brides to produce their beautiful wedding cakes. Maria enjoyed traveling, and was delighted and proud that she could visit Rome, the Holy Land, and other meaningful destinations. Maria was predeceased in 1992 by her beloved husband, Fred Novak, and is survived by her loving son, Jon Novak of Chicopee; cherished grandson, Ray Novak of Watertown; brother, Henry Kaczmarski and wife Christine of Chicopee, and sister, Waleria Rozkuszka of Poland; cousin, Stasia Bielech; nieces, Lisa Kaczmarski-Moore and Diane Carbonneau; nephew, Mariusz Kaczmarski; and dear friends, Maria Augustyn and Barbara Testori. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning from Kozikowski Funeral Home, 565 Front St., Chicopee, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 AM in St. Stanislaus Basilica. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Calling hours are Wednesday from 10-11:15AM.