In addition to the grieving family, the singer’s colleagues, musicians, but also his fans, friends and acquaintances were present at the funeral. “Pavel Novák had the great gift of giving music that went from heart to heart, both for adults and for children. He loved his listeners and he also sacrificed for them – and what we do for the sake of others persists beyond the gate of death, “said the dean of the Přerov parish, Josef Rosenberg, during the funeral ceremony.
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Pavel Novák was accompanied on his last journey by the songs he liked. In the church, the songs Nádherná or Nad Moravou svitá were performed by his colleagues from the group he has been performing with for many years. The eulogy was delivered in the church by singer Petr Šiška, who formed the successful duo Šlágr kluci with Pavle Novák. “My heart hurts, my hands sweat, but don’t expect pathos from me, because Pavlo wouldn’t have liked it anyway: it was a cheerful group and it was always fun to be around,” he said.
Like a motorized mouse
“Pavel was often like a motor rat, he had many ideas, he was a well of creativity, jokes and had a solution for everything. His family was always the most precious to him, they came first: he loved his wife Lenka with everything. heart. Whenever we got somewhere, I could not wait for him to remember with pride the sporting achievements of his son, thanks to which I became an expert on the national football team and the Turkish league. He loved his daughter Eliška very much, she was his princess and when his musical talent appeared he sang several beautiful duets with her that will stay here forever, “he added.
The funeral of the singer Pavel Novák in the church of St. Vavřinec in Přerov, 12 September 2022
Petr Šiška also appreciated Pavel Novák’s great professionalism. “What I admired about him was that when his father left, he moved on and started engaging young and old listeners with his songs. He had a great gift, because he knew how to please not only healthy and smiling children, but he also knew how to help. who was not so lucky in life, so his charity projects are very well known, “he said.
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On September 1st, both singers would receive the Golden Twelve Award at the Czech Radio hit parade for the song “Nad Moravou svitá” in Prague. “At the time we knew that Pavel had disappeared, but I held the train tickets in my hand until the last moment and I believed that a miracle would happen and he would arrive in Olomouc as if nothing had happened, and we would continue the conversation we had before they were over in a week. Unfortunately, miracles don’t happen in life, “he added with emotion in his voice.
Applause and lots of tears
When the deceased singer’s coffin left the church, accompanied by family and relatives, there was a big round of applause. Fans couldn’t help but cry. “We will miss him very much. It is a great loss for Přerov, we always went to his concerts on Christmas day,” said Přerov’s Zdeňka Fialová sadly.
“We have known him all our lives, albeit in a different way, because the children played football together. We are very sorry,” added Ms. Jana.
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