Photo courtesy of George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville
Jun 8, 1944 - Sep 2, 2025
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire family.
Judy and Bob Scott
September 07, 2025 | Center Barnstead, NH | Family
My sincere condolences are with your family at this difficult time. I was fortunate to be a colleague of Nick’s at the Mass DOT. I respected him very much for his hard and dedication.
Patrick Ryan
September 06, 2025 | Abington, MA | Coworker
Sincere condolences to all of the Kakles family, relatives, and friends ❤
As a dear and close friend of Nickie III and his family for nearly four decades with many moments in the kitchen of the double decker home in Somerville, my highest respect for Nick Jr., as a great family man of morals, ethics, values, and principles as well as a loving and caring father to his family. Old school hard work, service, and loyalty. We engaged in both serious conversations as well as laughter in...
James Berkowitz
September 06, 2025 | Los Angeles, CA | Friend
Nickie, Rachele & Family
I am so so sorry for your loss. Nick was always so kind and I enjoyed his and Roseanns company very much. Hold on to all the good memories, they are what gets you through. Love and hugs Lisa
Lisa Bruning
September 05, 2025 | MA | Friend
So sorry for your loss Nicky, Rachele and family. You're in my prayers
Paul Levesque
September 04, 2025 | FALL RIVER, MA | Family
Nicholas C. Kakles, Jr. of Malden and formerly of Somerville, passed away on September 2, 2025, he was 81. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Nora (Reardon) and Nicholas C. Kakles, Sr. Nicholas was raised in Somerville, along with his siblings, and graduated from Somerville Trade School, then served honorably with the Massachusetts National Guard for several years.
The beloved husband of 59 years to Roseann (Baldassari) Kakles, together they were married July 31,1966 in St. Benedict Church, Somerville and began their family. He was the devoted father of Nicholas C. Kakles, III and his wife Rachele of Medford and David P. Kakles of Arkansas, formerly of Somerville. Cherished grandfather of Carissa Kakles, Arianna Kakles, Kasandra Medeiros and the late David P. Kakles, Jr. Dear brother of Donna (Kakles) Brown of Malden and the late Charles M. “Chuck” Kakles and brother-in-law of Peter Baldassari and his late wife Diane and the late Richard Baldassari. Loving uncle of Wendy Brown, Christopher Brown, the late Bernard J. “Bernie” Brown, III, Carrie Oliver, Michelle Baldassari, Richard Baldassari, Toni Candow, Robert and Joseph Baldassari. Great-uncle of Ruby Giarratano.
Nicholas worked for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for many years, beginning as a heavy equipment operator with the Department of Transportation. Well liked by his colleagues, he served as a union steward for Local SEI/NAGE Unit C R1-219 and would retire as a supervisor. He was an avid Bruins fan, but above all enjoyed time spent with family.
Calling Hours will be held in the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway (Powder House Sq.) Somerville, on Sunday, September 7th from 2:00PM to 5:00PM. Relatives and friends invited to attend. The Funeral Procession will begin on Monday, September 8th from the funeral home at 9:30AM followed by a Graveside service at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden at 11:00AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to a charity of one's choise if you wish.
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