David A. Novak, age 72, suddenly, of Forest Park. Beloved husband of Carolann (nee Kopycinski) Novak. Loving father of Daniel (Samantha) Novak and Nicholas (Jennifer) Novak. Devoted son of the late John and Catherine (nee Joyce) Novak.  Proud grandfather of Nicholas, Jr., Matthew, Storey, Nolan, Katie and Cooper Novak. Dear brother of Thomas (Diane) Novak and the late Joyce and the late Johnny Novak. Uncle to Joy (Amber) Novak, also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Family and friends will be received at the Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home 10501 W. Cermak Rd (2 Blks. W. of Mannheim Rd.) Westchester on Thursday April 4, 2024, from 3:00pm until 8:00pm. Funeral Friday April 5, 2024, at 10:15am from the funeral home to St. Bernardine Church 7246 Harrison Street in Forest Park for a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00am. Interment will be private. All services will conclude after the Mass. In lieu of flowers, donations in David's memory would be appreciated to the West Suburban Special Recreation Association at www.wssra.net.  For more detailed information regarding the amazing life and spirit of David Novak, please see the articles written in the Forest Park Review Newspaper by reporters Jessica Mordacq and Richard Dalton at www.forestparkreview.com . The Novak family is being assisted by Brian D. Kuratko and Matthew P. Conboy-Funeral Directors. Info at 708-F-U-N-E-R-A-L "Take time for Fun!"