John J. Novacek Sr., age 96 of Naperville. IL, at rest February 8, 2017, proud U.S. Army veteran. Born March 17, 1920 in Chicago, IL to John F. and Rose Novacek.  Beloved husband of the late Emily (nee DeSantis), loving father of Jay (Patricia) Novacek, Mark (Deirdre Laughlin) Novacek and Lesley Boyum; devoted grandfather of Tom (Jennifer) and David (Vicki) Novacek, Cherie (Chris) Munson, Grace Novacek, Nicole (Robert) Woods and John Boyum; dearest great grandfather of Jake, Alexis, Atom, Ivy, Brady and Brooklyn. Memorial Mass Saturday February 18, 2017 at 9:30 A.M. at Ss. Peter & Paul Church 36 N. Ellsworth, Naperville. Arrangements entrusted to West Suburban Funeral Home & Cremation Services. Info 630-852-8000 or www.westsuburbanfh.com