1937
George
2016
George S. Novitsky
April 24, 1937 — November 1, 2016
NOVITSKY, GEORGE S.
Of Kalamazoo
George passed away on Tuesday afternoon, November 1, 2016 at Borgess Medical Center. He was born on April 24, 1937 in United, PA, the son of the late George P. and Susan A. (Adamik) Novitsky. George was a veteran of the United States Army serving from 1955-1958. He was employed by General Motors (Fisher Body) for over 33 years until his retirement. Growing up in southwest Pennsylvania, George was a devoted Pittsburgh Steelers fan. George was a member of the Kalamazoo UAW Local 1666 and Kalamazoo Rod and Gun Club and life member of the National Rifle Association. He was also an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and gardening. Surviving are his four children: Josey (Ray) Campbell, Susan (Scot) Moore, John Novitsky and Andy (Tammy) Novitsky; eleven grandchildren: Matthew (Erika) Thomas, Michael (Justine Gregory) Thomas, Mitchel (Bree Imerzel) Thomas, Abigail Moore, Emily Moore, Elizabeth (Thomas) Johns, Andrew (Tori Eshbaugh) Novitsky, Ashley (Rodney) Alfieri, Cody Shimel, Josh (Skye Hobson) Skinner and Jamie (Ray) Lockmiller; nineteen great-grandchildren; sister: Bernadine Mizikar; two brothers: Joseph Novitsky and Larry (Lynn) Novitsky; former spouse: Barbara (Roger) Wedig; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 2-5 PM on Sunday, Nov. 6, at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th Street and from 11 AM to 12 PM on Monday Nov. 7, at.St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 1150 W. Centre Avenue, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 PM. Interment with military honors will follow at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to West Michigan Cancer Center or St. Catherine Parish.
**MEMORIALS**
West Michigan Cancer Center
200 N. Park St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269-382-2500
www.wmcc.org
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
1150 W. Centre Ave.
Portage, MI 49024
269-327-5165
Stcatherinesiena.org
3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
1150 W. Centre Avenue
Portage, MI, US, 49024
15501 Dickman Rd.
Augusta, MI, US, 49012
Of Kalamazoo
George passed away on Tuesday afternoon, November 1, 2016 at Borgess Medical Center. He was born on April 24, 1937 in United, PA, the son of the late George P. and Susan A. (Adamik) Novitsky. George was a veteran of the United States Army serving from 1955-1958. He was employed by General Motors (Fisher Body) for over 33 years until his retirement. Growing up in southwest Pennsylvania, George was a devoted Pittsburgh Steelers fan. George was a member of the Kalamazoo UAW Local 1666 and Kalamazoo Rod and Gun Club and life member of the National Rifle Association. He was also an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and gardening. Surviving are his four children: Josey (Ray) Campbell, Susan (Scot) Moore, John Novitsky and Andy (Tammy) Novitsky; eleven grandchildren: Matthew (Erika) Thomas, Michael (Justine Gregory) Thomas, Mitchel (Bree Imerzel) Thomas, Abigail Moore, Emily Moore, Elizabeth (Thomas) Johns, Andrew (Tori Eshbaugh) Novitsky, Ashley (Rodney) Alfieri, Cody Shimel, Josh (Skye Hobson) Skinner and Jamie (Ray) Lockmiller; nineteen great-grandchildren; sister: Bernadine Mizikar; two brothers: Joseph Novitsky and Larry (Lynn) Novitsky; former spouse: Barbara (Roger) Wedig; and several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be from 2-5 PM on Sunday, Nov. 6, at Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 S. 9th Street and from 11 AM to 12 PM on Monday Nov. 7, at.St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, 1150 W. Centre Avenue, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 12:00 PM. Interment with military honors will follow at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to West Michigan Cancer Center or St. Catherine Parish.
**MEMORIALS**
West Michigan Cancer Center
200 N. Park St.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
269-382-2500
www.wmcc.org
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church
1150 W. Centre Ave.
Portage, MI 49024
269-327-5165
Stcatherinesiena.org
Visitation
NOV 6. 02:00 PM - 05:00 PM
Langeland Family Funeral Homes - Westside Chapel3926 S. 9th St.
Kalamazoo, MI, US, 49009
Mass of Christian Burial
NOV 7. 12:00 PM
St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church1150 W. Centre Avenue
Portage, MI, US, 49024
Interment
NOV 7
Ft. Custer National Cemetery15501 Dickman Rd.
Augusta, MI, US, 49012
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