Gustav J. Novak Funeral Home

“Exceptional Service with Heart and Compassion. Our family is deeply grateful to the entire team at Gustav J. Novak Funeral Home in Perth Amboy for the extraordinary care, professionalism, and compassion they showed during the services for our beloved grandmother, Carmela “Mamá Negra” Eduardo Florentino. From the very first moment, Greg and his son Hunter, along with Rafi and Bobby, went above and beyond to attend to every detail with patience, warmth, and respect. Their kindness and flexibility made an incredibly difficult time much more bearable. A very special thank you to Bobby, whose delicate work in preparing and presenting my grandmother was nothing short of art. My mother and our entire family were deeply moved by how beautiful and peaceful she looked — a true reflection of her spirit. The entire service was flawlessly organized — from the viewing, which received an overwhelming outpouring of love (we estimate over a thousand visitors came through), to the coordination with St. Stephen’s Church, where everything ran smoothly and on time. The facility itself is spacious and welcoming, and even with hundreds of people flowing in and out, the staff managed every aspect with grace and calm. In moments of grief, what you need most is compassion, understanding, and dignity — and Novak Funeral Home provided exactly that. On behalf of the entire Eduardo Florentino and Cruz Mayí family, our heartfelt thanks for your care, professionalism, and humanity. You truly went above and beyond.”

— Angela Cruz

“Greg is very great at handling these end of life arrangements for our loved ones. He has always been professional, empathic, and has handled multiple family arrangements for us with a caring heart. We will continue to work with him as he is the best.”

— Mizz Iriz

“We recently entrusted Novak Funeral Home, Inc with the arrangements for our loved one, and we couldn’t have asked for a more compassionate and professional experience. From the very first call, the staff was kind, understanding, and incredibly supportive during such a difficult time. Gregory was very quick to respond to any questions and inquiries i had. Jayna was extremely knowledgeable and attentive during the service. Bobby did a nice job making sure our loved one was presentable for the service. She also saw to it that our loved one was laid to rest professionally and with care. Every detail was handled with care and respect, making the process as smooth as possible. The facility was beautifully maintained, and the service was conducted with the utmost dignity. We are deeply grateful for their professionalism, empathy, and attention to detail. Their support made a challenging time a little easier, and we highly recommend Novak Funeral Home, Inc to anyone in need of such services.”

— Eric P