Obituary of Alvin F. Novo

Alvin "Al" Novo of Herald, lost his courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease) on December 6, 2007, at home with his loving family by his side. He was born in Ryde, California on November 20, 1928, to Joseph and Emilia Novo. He graduated from Rio Vista High School where he excelled in football and track, winning the football championship in 1946. He married his beloved wife of 58 years, Paula Norton in 1949. They have lived in the Holt, Lodi and Herald areas throughout the years. They had two children, Linda and Joe. Al loved farming, his ranch and caring for his beautiful yard and home, in addition to spending time with his family and many friends. He was also a roofer for more than 30 years, starting his own roofing business in 1973. After retirement, he helped to build and sell six homes on his 50-acre property, his last and final home being the one he shared with his wife. Al is survived by his wife Paula; daughter Linda Pinkham and husband Doug; son Joe Novo and wife Robin; sister Isabel Fevereiro; brothers Joe and Albert Novo; grandchildren Stephanie Traphagan, Russell Pinkham, Chad Pinkham, Joe Novo; great grandchildren John and Andrew Traphagan, Cobey Pinkham and Madison Novo. Friends are invited to visit on Monday, December 10, from 2 p.m. until 8 p.m. at Lodi Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, December 11, at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Committal will immediately follow at Lodi Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made to Sutter Hospice, 7300 Folsom Blvd., Ste. 100, Sacramento, CA 95826 or the ALSA Greater Sacramento Chapter, 2717 Cottage Way, Ste. 8, Sacramento, CA 95825.