James J. Nowak
March 20, 2020 at 11:17 p.m.
James J. Nowak
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Jim, as most knew him, was born on Jan. 4, 1951, in South Bend. He was the son of Joseph and Joyce Goss Nowak and was a proud graduate of Marian High School in Mishawaka. He was a lifelong learner, completing his undergraduate education at Tri-State University and later earning a master’s in business from Notre Dame University.
Professionally, Jim was in banking, retiring in January 2016 after dedicating more than 24 years to Lake City Bank and having spent more than 12 years with First National Bank before that. He loved numbers and was a wiz with math. He was also kind and caring, helping many people with their taxes at no charge. His compassion showed in everything he did, including his service to the boards of Bowen Center, Beaman Home, YMCA, United Way and several others. He was detail oriented, quick-witted and kind.
More personally, Jim was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He coached bowling for many years and enjoyed golfing and target shooting. He was a die-hard Notre Dame football fan and was the longtime host of Chili Saturday – a gathering of friends and family held on the weekend of the first home game. He was strong in his faith and his faith was very important to him; he was a longtime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
On Sept. 9, 1972, Jim was united in marriage to Linda Parrish. They spent more than 47 years together before his Thursday morning passing. Also surviving are their two children: Paul (Kate) Nowak and Jennifer (Bryan) Garrett; and five grandchildren: Dylan Rose, Maddie Nowak, Jacob Nowak, Carlee Rose and Sam Nowak, all of Warsaw. Also surviving is his sister, Jo Ellen (Stephen) Miller, of South Bend.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Joyce Nowak.
Jim’s Life Celebration® is entrusted to Titus Funeral Home though services are being held privately. Burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery. A gathering of friends and family is being planned for a later date.
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Memorials to Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School, 135 N. Harrison St,, Warsaw, IN 46580; or to The Beaman Home, PO Box 12, Warsaw, IN 46581.
Written condolences may be sent to the family through Titus Funeral Home at 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw, or online via their website at www.TitusFuneralHome.com.
Jim, as most knew him, was born on Jan. 4, 1951, in South Bend. He was the son of Joseph and Joyce Goss Nowak and was a proud graduate of Marian High School in Mishawaka. He was a lifelong learner, completing his undergraduate education at Tri-State University and later earning a master’s in business from Notre Dame University.
Professionally, Jim was in banking, retiring in January 2016 after dedicating more than 24 years to Lake City Bank and having spent more than 12 years with First National Bank before that. He loved numbers and was a wiz with math. He was also kind and caring, helping many people with their taxes at no charge. His compassion showed in everything he did, including his service to the boards of Bowen Center, Beaman Home, YMCA, United Way and several others. He was detail oriented, quick-witted and kind.
More personally, Jim was a proud veteran of the United States Air Force. He coached bowling for many years and enjoyed golfing and target shooting. He was a die-hard Notre Dame football fan and was the longtime host of Chili Saturday – a gathering of friends and family held on the weekend of the first home game. He was strong in his faith and his faith was very important to him; he was a longtime member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.
On Sept. 9, 1972, Jim was united in marriage to Linda Parrish. They spent more than 47 years together before his Thursday morning passing. Also surviving are their two children: Paul (Kate) Nowak and Jennifer (Bryan) Garrett; and five grandchildren: Dylan Rose, Maddie Nowak, Jacob Nowak, Carlee Rose and Sam Nowak, all of Warsaw. Also surviving is his sister, Jo Ellen (Stephen) Miller, of South Bend.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Joyce Nowak.
Jim’s Life Celebration® is entrusted to Titus Funeral Home though services are being held privately. Burial will take place in Oakwood Cemetery. A gathering of friends and family is being planned for a later date.
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Memorials to Sacred Heart Catholic Church and School, 135 N. Harrison St,, Warsaw, IN 46580; or to The Beaman Home, PO Box 12, Warsaw, IN 46581.
Written condolences may be sent to the family through Titus Funeral Home at 2000 E. Sheridan St., Warsaw, or online via their website at www.TitusFuneralHome.com.
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