Niles Robert Novak age 72, of Mantua Twp. passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020. Born in Philadelphia to the late Edward J. Novak and Alberta B. (Endres), he was a construction manager for Paparone Home Builders. Niles was a member of Church of the Incarnation and was a Grand Knight for 2 years with the Knights of the Columbus Incarnation Council 6364. He loved his Bulldog Bowzer, in his spare time he enjoyed his garden, his toy train collection and had several Ford T-Birds.

Niles is survived by his loving wife, Gail Ann (nee Trate); sons, Edward John Novak, II and his wife Mary Elizabeth of West Deptford and Charles Robert Novak of Mantua; and grandchildren, Tyler, Aiden and Ethan.

Family and Friends may visit from 9:30 am to 10:30 am on Saturday, March 21st, at Smith Funeral Home, 47 Main Street, Mantua, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Church of the Incarnation, 240 Main Street, Mantua, NJ at 11 am. Burial will be private at Forest Hills Cemetery in Huntingdon Valley, PA. The Novak family understands the precautions being taken at this time that may limit you from attending his visitation and Mass. Your thoughts and prayers are very much appreciated by them. Memories and condolences can be shared at www.smithfhmantua.com