Linda Hughes

Linda Maryann Hughes (Novak)

March 28, 1958 - August 9, 2025

"It's time to say goodbye - for now"

Linda went on her heavenly journey to be with her family and her true love, her husband David of 37 years, who she missed so much when he went on his heavenly journey three years ago - and we are all heartbroken forever.

Linda loved her two children Laura Hughes and Zack Hughes more than anything, and her loving granddaughter Ariana Hucaluk.

Predeceased were her loving parents - mother Joan Novak (Cheeseman) and her father Kenneth Novak. Her maternal grandparents Mary and Russell Cheeseman, her paternal grandparents Emil and Anna Novak, with many special aunts, uncles and cousins.

During her junior high school years she was the lead singer and actor in various plays. Linda always a beautiful and talented artist and went to the college of New Jersey to study to become an art teacher with her best friend Kathleen DeBlois. She also leaves behind her loving best friend Patricia Collins.

Later Linda worked as an art sculptor at the famous Boehm's Studio in Trenton, New Jersey before going to work at the State of New Jersey, Division of Motor Vehicles before retiring.

Linda leaves behind a broken-hearted sister; Sandra Norton and her favorite brother-in-law Ronald Norton. Her godson and nephew Adam Norton who was always in her heart.

She also leaves behind her brothers Kenneth Novak Jr. (Lisa Torlini), Darrin Novak, and Samuel Preis. Her nephew Nick Novak, and two nieces Samantha and Alexis Preis. Linda also has many cousins, nieces and nephews and special friends. Some special cousins, Mary (John) Damico, and Flo (Gary) Skirzynski.

Forever in our hearts. "Live long and prosper!!

The services to honor Linda's life will be private and managed with care by Galzerano Funeral Home.