Anthony (Tony) J. Novak, 75, died November 8, 2015, following a bout with cancer. He was born in St. Joseph, MO, on July 28, 1940, and died at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX. He is survived by his wife Sandy, daughters Dawn Segard and Cindy Haley, mother Maxine Novak of Kimberling City, MO, brothers Harry, Paul, and Phil and grandchildren Nathan Haley, Cameron Haley, Allison Segard, and Ian Segard.

Tony entered the Navy the day after he graduated from high school and served overseas and stateside for more than 20 years retiring with the rank of CTO1. After retiring from the Navy, his career included work for various Houston area energy companies. Tony retired from his career with Williams Companies in 2010. In his free time Tony enjoyed reading, coin collecting, genealogy, and travel.

Tony was active in the Catholic Church and was a fourth-degree member of the Knights of Columbus.


The Memorial Mass will be held Friday, November 13, 2015, at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 507 S. 4th Street, Richmond, TX 77469. Visitation will be at the church Thursday, November 12, 2015, starting at 6 PM, with the Rosary to follow at 7 PM.


The family requests that memorials go to M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, P.O. Box 4486, Houston, TX 77210-4486, or Council 7445 of the Knights Of Columbus.


Condolence messages may be written for the Novak family at www.garmanycarden.com.


Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.