Thomas E. Novotney, 79 years.  Beloved husband of Dorothy, nee Maurer, for 55 years.  Loving father of Beth, Lori (Christopher) Hawkins, Susan (Eric) Long, Thomas (Marjorie), James (Sandy), and Amy.  Cherished grandfather of Alice, Jalissa, Erica, Jimmy, Devin, Rebecca, Joshua, and Victoria.  Fond uncle and friend of many.  Visitation Sunday, March 5th from 3-9 P.M. at the Becvar & Son Funeral Home, 5539 W. 127th Street, Crestwood.  Funeral Monday, March 6th, 10:30 A.M. at Most Holy Redeemer Church, 96th & South Lawndale, Evergreen Park.  Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, IL.  In lieu of flowers, contributions to Little Company of Mary Hospice would be appreciated.  (708) 824-9000 or www.becvarfuneralhome.com