Tim built a successful career in transportation as a logistics engineer, dedicating much of his professional life to the industry. Outside of work, he was an avid chef who found great joy in cooking for those he loved. He cherished time with his family and especially enjoyed traveling, creating memories and experiences that will be treasured forever.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Christine “ReeRee” Ann Novak, whom he loved dearly. Her passing left a space in his heart and we take comfort in imagining their joyful reunion.
Tim leaves behind his devoted wife of 30 years, Tracy Haslauer Novak, his cherished children, Brendan Charles Novak and Isabella Annise Novak, his mother, Janet Buchler Baker, his stepfather, Brian Baker and his father, Walter Charles Novak. He is also survived by his sisters, Julie Novak Aiton (Bruce) and Lauren Baker Badeaux (Seth), his brothers-in-law, Jonathan Haslauer (Jamie) and Max Haslauer (Alicia) and his mother-in-law, Beverly Haslauer.
He was a proud and loving uncle to his nieces and nephews, Avery, Preston, and Amelia Badeaux, Julia and Jackson Haslauer and Maxwell, Ethan, and Benjamin Haslauer. He is also survived by his lifelong best friend, Douglas Castro.
The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the MICU team at Ochsner Medical Center for their compassionate and attentive care.
Tim will be laid to rest at Lake Lawn Funeral Home 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA on Friday, February 27, 2026. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. followed by a Mass at 1:00 p.m. with a private interment at 2:00 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation in honor of his children, Brendan and Bella, who meant the world to him.
