In Memory

David J. Novotny

David J. Novotny

DUBLIN – David John Novotny passed away after a year-long battle with multiple myeloma/leukemia on July 28, 2018, in Naples, Fla.

David was born June 26, 1950, the son of late Pearl and James Novotny.

He is survived by his high school sweetheart, Carol (Dripps) Novotny, whom he married in 1970, and his two daughters, Amber (Ryan Wehr) Nolty and Taylor (Ryan) Crandall. David will be forever remembered by his four precious grandchildren, Zachary Edward and Bosston David Nolty and Harlow Tereese and Poppy Leonne Crandall.

He also leaves behind his sister and brother-in-law, Claudia and David DiRienzo; his sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Nancy and George Peplow, Lawson and Lorie Dripps and Mary (and the late Thomas) Dripps; and many nieces and nephews that will also miss him deeply.

After serving his country in the U.S. Navy, David began his career as an electrician in Florida. He later moved to Columbus, and worked for Converse Electric and finished his career as Project Manager/Estimator at Mid-City Electric. In David’s free time, he enjoyed bow hunting and fishing and took great pride in his meticulous care of his home.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 13, 2018, at St. Brigid of Kildare Catholic Church, 7179 Avery Road, in Dublin, where family will greet friends before the Mass beginning at 10 a.m. Monday. The Reverend Matthew Morris will celebrate the Mass.

If they choose, friends may make memorial contributions to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation, 383 Main St., 5th Floor, Norwalk, CT 06851 www.themmrf.org

The Tidd Family Funeral Home, 5265 Norwich St., in Hilliard, assisted the family.

Please visit www.tiddfuneralservice.com to send condolences to the Novotny Family.