Novak, Charles B. of Paterson at rest in Paterson on April 4, 2006. Devoted husband of the former Dorothea Ridge. Father of James Novak, Joseph Novak, Patricia Dombrowski and Margaret Pryor. Brother of Grace Eckhardt and the late John Novak. Grandfather of Cathy, Laura, Christine, Steven, Lisa and Tara. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the funeral from the Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd, Totowa, on Friday at 9:00 A.M. Funeral Mass to follow at St. Marys R.C. Church, Paterson at 9:30 A.M. Interment at Laurel Grove Memorial Park, Totowa. Friends may call Thursday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society, NJ Division Inc., Passaic County Unit, 468 Parish Dr., Wayne, NJ 07470 would be appreciated. For more information, go to www.festamemorial.com.

OBITUARY

Charles B. Novak age 81 of Paterson died Tuesday. Born in Little Falls, NJ he lived most of his life in Paterson. He was a Machinist for Star Stainless Steel Polishing Company, Totowa, NJ for 35 years before retiring in 1981. He was a parishioner of St. Marys R.C. Church, Paterson, NJ and was a WW II Navy veteran.

Preceeding him in death was hisbrother: John Novak

Survivors include his wife:

The former Dorothea Ridge of Paterson, NJ

2 sons:

James Novak of Montville, NJ,

Joseph Novak of South Portland, MA

2 daughters:

Patricia Dombrowski of Clinton, NJ,

Margaret Pryor of Verona, NJ

A sister:

Grace Eckhardt of Totowa, NJ

Also survived by 6 grandchildren.

Festa Memorial Funeral Home, 111 Union Blvd, Totowa is in charge of arrangements.