Keith Dennis Nowak passed away peacefully in the early hours on Monday, November 25th, at the age of 80, with his wife and two children by his side.
Born in Racine, Wisconsin, in 1944, Keith lived a life filled with purpose, passion, and achievement. He rose from humble beginnings on a small family farm to become a remarkable man of many talents and virtues. A voracious reader and lifelong learner, Keith was a dedicated Marine, a brilliant electrical engineer, a successful intellectual property trial attorney, a published writer, a skilled carpenter, an avid sailor, and a friend to all animals great and small—especially his horse, Serene Valor, and his dogs, Shadow, Rusty, Rosie, and Hank. Above all, he was a loving husband, a devoted father, and a doting grandfather.
Keith’s life embodied his core principle: never give up. His relentless dedication and steadfast determination proved that with perseverance and hard work, anything was possible. His wisdom, integrity, and strength of character made him one of the greatest men among us, and his impact will never be forgotten.
Keith is survived by his beloved wife, Pauline; their children, Keith and Jessica; their grandchildren, Luppino, Charlotte, and Federica; as well as his son, Jeff, and grandson, Dylan.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, December 3rd at 1 pm at Holy Cross Church, 30 Ward Ave, Rumson, NJ 07760. Thompson Memorial Home of Red Bank, NJ has been entrusted with the arrangements.
