I apologize to the boys.   I thought you would want to know the wonderful things about your father.   This part#2 was posted days ago.  Not again in defiance.   I am done.  Your father will be missed.

Tiger
You're always on my mind.
Love and miss you.

Joe Eulogy  Part#2

Joe was funny and charming.  Because of that men tried to be like him and women adored him.  Not many true gentlemen walk this earth today.  He was one.  He held doors for women, always showed respect, carried packages and protectively walked beside those he cared for.   To all the women in his life, I say thank you.  If any of you had done even one thing differently I may have never known the love and cherished friendship of this incredible man.  

Joe had many hard setbacks over the years.  He weathered each loss quietly and with absolute strength as was his nature.   Few who knew him could see the pain that he felt with every lost loved one and lost “brother “.   He hid his feelings well but when he was in pain  he shared those feelings with those he trusted.  

I was blessed to be his best friend for many years.  We leaned on each other through the tough times and celebrated the wins together when we could.  The world lost a wonderful man and beautiful soul when he left us on November 16th.  It is a loss that I will feel every single day for the rest of my life.  He was taken far too soon.  But.   He often would say I’ll see you on the other side.   I can only hope that is so.  I like to think of him lifting weights, running on the track, pacing as he spoke on the phone, grinning as he busted someone’s chops. 
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I was just made aware of Joe’s untimely passing.  I’m a retired Pittsburgh Police detective. Although I never personally worked with Joe, I considered him a friend.  He had an “across the board” reputation as a professional, honest and caring police officer and detective and, more importantly, as a great human being.  My condolences to Joe’s family.   Joe Meyers

There has never been a more professional law enforcement officer than Joe. It is an absolute understatement to say that he was respected by all who met him. He will be greatly missed.

I knew Joe from when I worked in the Warrant Office.  Whenever he would come to my office, he was always professional, polite, and courteous.  A good guy, and he will be missed.

Sgt. Robert Miller

Joe was a real pro.  Humble and talented, he was worthy of respect and trust, professionally and personally.  He set a very high standard for himself and met that standard.  

Joe was always focused on the mission. If I could say one more thing to Joe, I would say thank you and mission accomplished my friend.  You made us all better and safer.  

Craig Haller
Federal Prosecutor (Pittsburgh, PA)

To Joe’s family,

My name is Ross Lenhardt and I first became a prosecutor in the Allegheny County District Attorney’s Office in 1990. I soon met Joe because he was a hard-working officer coming up through the ranks during the same time frame. I was impressed with his work ethic, and I quickly learned that I could rely on his investigations as being thorough and professional. After 17 years in the DA’s Office prosecuting drug dealers, gang members, and murderers, I moved two blocks down Grant Street and became a federal prosecutor. There, I found Joe again. Sometimes in criminal gun and/or drug cases started by the Pittsburgh Police and adopted for federal prosecution, and later during the many cases he worked with the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force. 

Throughout my career, Joe was always there. And it was always a pleasure to work a case with him. He was always one of those officers that I admired, and I considered him a friend. Now, that friend is gone and the least that I can do is let his family know what a terrific person and police officer he was. In short, he embodied my favorite quote:

“All men benefit by doing well a piece of duty that ought to be done.” 

Ross
Ross E. Lenhardt
Assistant United States Attorney
Western District of Pennsylvania

I am so sorry for your loss. I had the good fortune of working closely with Joe for the last several years. There are not enough words to describe him--his intelligence, his work ethic, his dedication, and his patience. He was the best investigator I ever worked with. For years, he relentlessly pursued the worst of the worst and brought them to justice, keeping all of us safer. But he was much more than that -- he was a teacher, patiently and tirelessly training the next generation of investigators and prosecutors, because he understood that the Mission (as he often called it) was bigger than the individual. Despite being the best, and doing so much, he remained humble and the consummate team player, and he never grew too cynical or jaded.  His combination of success and humility, talent and dedication, intelligence and empathy, are an inspiration to so many. He set a standard that none will achieve but for which many will strive. I am devastated that he is gone, but I am blessed that I had the chance to learn from him and work with him.  My deepest condolences.

I graduated the police academy with Joe in 1993. Joe was one of the funniest guys I knew. On the serious side he was hands down the best cop I ever knew or worked with during my 20 years with the Pittsburgh Police.  Joe was tuff , fearless , and smart as hell. Joe could have easily had a know it all personality but Jow was the most humble person I knew. He was always willing to help anybody out or take a young cop under his wing to help  enhance their career . Rest in peace Joe you left us way too soon brother. Your classmate and friend Paul Clark.

Joe I will miss you forever.Glad you were my cousin and I miss our phone calls. Rest in peace.             
           Love you

Me and Joe went to the Pittsburgh Police Academy.  I got to know him and his family really well.  He was an incredible person with integrity and morals that were second to none   I am so sorry to hear he passed.  God bless.  

John White.

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Joseph Edward Novakowski II

3 août 1969 – 16 novembre 2024

Striffler-Hamby Mortuary - Columbus

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