David Peter Nowak

David is survived by his loving wife of over 9 years, Anne Haran Nowak; his children, Allan (Lyndsey) Nowak, Matthew (Kimberly) Butler, Kimberly (Matthew) Burgess, Sarah (Charles) Vogt, and Jessica Baszuk; grandchildren, Ashlee (Justin) Dueppengeisser, Kyra (Luke Toal) Burgess, Jonathan (Kate Gray) Nowak, Chase (Nate) Cooley, Mazelynn Redman, Gabriella (Josh Hartford) Redman, and Zachary Butler; great-grandchildren, Sophia Dueppengeisser and Lainey Toal; sister, Shirley Cook; and mother-in-law, Ann Haran; as well as several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother.

David was born on October 17, 1947, in Rochester, NY. He was a proud U.S. Army veteran who served in Vietnam, during the Vietnam War. Upon returning home from his time in the service, he began a career working for General Motors, retiring after 32 years. After his retirement, Dave began driving school bus for Boces #1 in Fairport, which he would go on to enjoy for 13 years.

David spent numerous years volunteering for Macedon Fire and Ambulance. He was also a lifetime member of VFW Post #8495. In his free time, Dave was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing.

A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00AM on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at St. Pius X Church, 3010 Chili Ave. Rochester, NY 14624. Interment to follow at Holy Ghost Cemetery with military honors.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Honor Flight Rochester, Inc., PO Box 23581, Rochester, New York 14692, https://honorflightrochester.org/donations/