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Mike was an amazing man. From the way his smile lit up any room to the way he came off with the people around him. If you ever spent a lot of time with Mike you know he treated everyone the same. He loved making connections and if he made one with you, sharing here is where you can write it. One of the most generous and kind fathers a son could ask for. He will be with us always and ready to play. when we meet again.
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Mike was born on Van Houten Ave in Clifton NJ to Jo and Mickey (Mike) Novack. Mike loved Clifton. He started the first Clifton Santa Clause parade, the first Clifton marathon, a Tie The Ribbon Ceremony and built an exercise track around Clifton City Hall. Mike had an insurance agency (Home State Insurance) and a travel agency (Accent on Travel) on Van Houten Ave from the early 70’s until the late 90’s. He owned a machine shop in Garfield until he moved the business to Moonachie NJ.
Mike’s (aka Mr. Happy) favorite business by far was his authentic Venetian gondola business in N. Jersey. Mike’s gondola was in several movies and TV commercials. Including The Sopranos, Cingular Wireless, Bollywood and much more. His authentic gondola was also used for countless parades, weddings, special events and photo shoots. Mike had another gondola and business in Fort Lauderdale Florida with his long-time business partner Pierre’. His son (Mike Jr) joined him for 5 years when they moved the business to its current location on Las Olas Blvd in Fort Lauderdale. The Florida gondola business was sold shortly before his passing. He is missed dearly by all who knew him
Mike’s (aka Mr. Happy) favorite business by far was his authentic Venetian gondola business in N. Jersey. Mike’s gondola was in several movies and TV commercials. Including The Sopranos, Cingular Wireless, Bollywood and much more. His authentic gondola was also used for countless parades, weddings, special events and photo shoots. Mike had another gondola and business in Fort Lauderdale Florida with his long-time business partner Pierre’. His son (Mike Jr) joined him for 5 years when they moved the business to its current location on Las Olas Blvd in Fort Lauderdale. The Florida gondola business was sold shortly before his passing. He is missed dearly by all who knew him
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