Richard Alan Novakoff

The service will  be livestreamed here.

Richard Novakoff was a brave brother, son, uncle, cousin, and friend.
He was predeceased by his parents, Joseph and Shirley Novakoff. Richard fought a serious mental illness for which there is no cure, nor a way to alleviate its most debilitating handicaps.
At a young age, Richard went to New Preparatory School in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and became the fastest typist in the school, which earned him a starring position in the school office. Richard graduated from Curry College, Milton, and enjoyed theatre and Spanish. He took singing lessons.
He was manager of a shoe factory outlet store, and later had his own shoe business, Ranco Shoes. Yet, in the middle of his life, his illness took a spiraling downward turn.
Despite all that he endured, Richard was kind and loving, and just kept going, always doing the best he could.

Richard is survived by his sister, Karen Novakoff; by his brother and sister-in-love, Stephen and Frances Novakoff; by his nephew, Moshe Novakoff; by his nieces, Julie Novakoff and Sarah Susser; by his great-nephews, David and Sidney Smith; and by several cousins.

Funeral Services at Temple Emanuel, Newton, MA on Tuesday, May 28 at 10:00 am followed by interment at Lindwood Memorial Park in Randolph. Shiva at the home of Karen Novakoff on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 7:00-9:00pm. Remembrances in Richard’s memory may be made to Hebrew Senior Life.