Judith Irene Novak, 79, of Iselin, passed away peacefully at home on May 10, 2024.

Born on August 25th, 1944, in San Antonio, TX.  Judith, who most often went by her middle name "Irene", was a 1962 graduate of South Park High School in Fairplay, CO. A resident of Iselin for the last 47 years, Irene worked for Revlon in Edison, NJ in several positions to include a conveyor head, machine tender, and quality control inspector. She also served as shop steward for her union district 65.

Additionally, Irene was active in politics. She was a member of the National Organization for Women, and an activist for civil rights.  Irene loved art. She enjoyed spending her time painting, drawing, and making crafts. She was a member of the Baron Arts Group, the Senior Art Club of Metuchen, and S.T.A.G. Irene also loved music, reading, and decorating.

She was preceded in death by her brother Robert Gregory, and sister, Margaret O'Dell.

Irene is survived by her husband of 62 years, Frank J. Novak, of Iselin; daughter, Margaret Waverczak, and her husband, William, of Hillsborough; son, Richard Novak, and his wife, Karen, of Manville; two sisters, Ruth Skelton, and Kathy Isberg; many nieces and nephews, and two cats, Buttons and Amber. Family was very important to Irene, and she loved them beyond measure. She will be equally missed by all those who had the honor to know her and love her as well.

Visitation will take place on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at the Flynn and Son Funeral Home, 23 Ford Ave., Fords from 2:00pm-4:00pm and 6:00pm-8:00pm, where funeral services will take place on Friday, May 17, 2024 at 11:00am. Cremation will take place privately.