THOMAS E. NOWAK, age 78; passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Beloved husband of Debbie (nee Geraci) for 41 years; son of the late Edward and Susan Nowak; brother of Susan Dudak (Steve) and Donna Nowak; uncle of Michael Geraci (Amber) and Maggie Nowak; great uncle of Paisley Geraci and Isabel Geraci; son-in-law of the late Joseph and Mary Geraci; brother-in-law of Dina Collura (Gary) and Frank Geraci (Debbie). Thomas enjoyed golfing and exploring different restaurants. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Reserve Care Ames Family Hospice, 30080 Hospice Way, Westlake, OH 44145 or Sister Helen T. Scasny, SC, Benevolent Fund, www.sistersofcharityhealth.org. Mass of Chirstian Burial at Our Lady of Grace Church, 1088 Ridge Rd., Hinckley, Saturday, June 6th, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Please meet at Church. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends received at THE RIPEPI FUNERAL HOME, 5762 PEARL RD. (AT SNOW RD.) Friday, June 5th, from 3:00 -7:00 p.m.