Memorial Mass for Richard F. Novak, age 76, of Perry Township, will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 28, 2008, at St. Mary Catholic Church, 242 N. State St., Painesville.  Mr. Novak died Wednesday, April 23, 2008, at his residence.  He was born April 12, 1932, in Cleveland, he lived in Mentor before moving to Perry Township more than 25 years ago.

He enjoyed traveling, working in his yard and on computers, and spending time with his granddaughters.  Mr. Novak was a vice president in Mortgage Lending for more than 30 years for Charter One Bank in Cleveland.

Survivors are his wife of 47 years, Mary (Lausche); son, Mark (Mary Ellen) Novak of South Carolina; and granddaughters, Caroline, Mary Margaret and Grace.  He was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth.

In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Hospice of the Western Reserve, 5786 Heisley Road, Mentor, OH 44060, or St. Vincent DePaul Society of St. Mary Church, 242 N. State St., Painesville, OH 44077.