John Thomas Novotny passed away January 4, 2017 in Phoenix, AZ at the age of 73. Tom was born in Washington D.C. on August 19, 1943 to John and Lauretta Novotny. Tom loved classic corvette cars and belonged to a corvette car club; he enjoyed the outdoors and fishing. He was easy going and he will be greatly missed and forever in our hearts. He leaves behind his wonderful children Scott (Sheri) Novotny, Chris Novotny, daughters Theresa Novotny, and Tina (Jerry) Frost, brother Mike (Pam) Novotny and sisters Patricia (Stephanie) Novotny and Maribeth (Larry) Jackson. He also leaves behind his beautiful grandchildren Torrin, Dax, Riggs, Jayson, Katy and nephew Atticus. Tom is preceded in death by his wife Kathy. For more information or to leave a tribute please visit www.greenacresglendalemort.com In lieu of flowers please make donations to Hospice of the Valley.