Novack, Alexander James "Aleck"Alexander James "Aleck" Novack, 93 years old, of Montrose, PA, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017. He was born on January 30, 1924 in the family farm house to the late Augustus and Amelia (Puca) Novack. His wife of 62 years, Mary (Duke) Novack predeceased him in 2010. Aleck is survived by his daughter; Debbie Novack, Tunkhannock, PA, son and daughter-in-law; Jim and Barb Novack, Montrose, PA, 2 grandchildren; Erika and Jake, step-grandchild; Jessie, step-great grandchildren; Alaina and Bentley, numerous nieces and nephews and, as Aleck referred to him, " his right-hand man", hunting companion for many years and closest friend, Jerry Myers. And his second love of his life; Choo Choo, his faithful dog. Aleck was also predeceased by his daughter; Patricia Ann Novack, five sisters; Helen, Stella, Hattie, Rose and Emma, six brothers; Gus, Frank and Steve Novack, Stanley Louie, and Walter Renkewicz. Aleck graduated from Montrose High School and then spent 18 months in the Army before an honorable discharge to come home to care for his mom and family farm. He was a dairy farmer, bus driver and worked his stone quarry. After his retirement from farming, he would cut firewood for the entire Susquehanna County as a hobby. Aleck loved to deer hunt. His final hunt was last December 5, 2016 when he dropped an 8-point buck in its tracks. It will go down as one of his finest moments! A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 AM Friday, October 27, 2017 at St. Augustine Church in Silver Lake Twp. with Father Casimir Stanis officiating. Interment will be at St. Augustine Cemetery. Calling hours will be held at the Daniel K. Regan Funeral Home, Thursday evening from 6-8 PM. The family would especially like to thank Ellen Frank and Jerry Walsh who helped care for Aleck in his final year of life. In lieu of flowers, donations in Aleck's name can be made to the Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Co. and Emergency Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 133, Brackney, PA 18812.