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Nicholas William Janikies

Jamestown, Rhode Island

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May 15, 2017
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Jamestown, Rhode Island

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JANIKIES, NICHOLAS WILLIAM 84, of Jamestown passed away May 15, 2017 at home peacefully surrounded by his family. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late William and Amelia (Larelis) Janikies. Nick was the beloved husband of Margaret (Giroux) Janikies for 57 years. Nick graduated from Hope High School and enlisted in the Air Force. After an honorable discharge, he attended Bryant College where he received a Bachelors Degree (1957) and an Honorary Doctorate Degree (1985). Nick was an entrepreneur and the founder of the Jan Companies. On April 30, 1969 he opened his first Burger King restaurant in Cranston, Rhode Island. He expanded this into an empire encompassing over 100 restaurants and Country Clubs. These well known names include Burger King, Quidnessett Country Club and Newport Creamery. Nick's love for business defined his entrepreneurial spirit. Nick was also the beloved father of Melissa Janikies, Cynthia (Janikies) Simonson and her husband Timothy, William Janikies and his wife Sharon and Jonathan Janikies. He also leaves behind two granddaughters; Julia and Kelsey, three grandsons; Nicholas, Andrew, and Will. Nick was the brother of the late Peter William Janikies. Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service Friday, May 19th at 9 am at the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, 175 Oaklawn Ave. Cranston, RI. Burial with Military Honors will follow at Cedar Cemetery Jamestown, RI. Visiting hours Thursday 3-8pm at "WOODLAWN" Funeral Home, 600 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, RI. In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Make-A-Wish-Foundation @ massri.wish.org will be appreciated. For information and condolences, please visit www.WoodlawnGattone.com

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Tons of years ago, Nick and we´re friends and golfing buddies. Recently told the story on my hosting a cocktail party in Buttonwoods on the waterfront in 1979 or 1980, during the Warwick CC Member Guest. Nick was the guest of Dick Cullen. Nick and Marge drove up in a Bentley Convertible, ca. 1958 or 1959. The man knew how to put on a show. Fond memories of helping to sell space in his headquarters building at Sockanosset. Now my daughter Amanda, after 30 years of living in Pasadena. CA,...

Bill Laurence

November 17, 2024 | Friend

God Bless!

Lowell Allan Hart

May 11, 2022 | Friend

Great memories of a man I learned a lot from.

Lowelll Hart

May 11, 2021 | Goffstown, NH | Acquaintance

My Deepest Sympathys on the anniversary of Nicks passing. He was a great mentor and inspiration for my career. Which I could of thanked him. Lowell A Hart

Lowell Hart

May 11, 2020 | Goffstown, NH | Acquaintance

I was just watching Chasing Classic Cars on Motortrend TV. And it reminded me of Nick's love for cars. The hassle he had trying to build a 7 stall garage at his house. Back in the seventies that was outrages.
Well, I first met Nick in 1973. I was 11 0r 12 years old. Worked at my families Carvel Ice Cream store in Swansea, MA. Nick would pull up in his MB 450SL; come in and have an ice cream. He had a handheld counter. Like you would use in the supermarket back in the day. I asked him what...

July 05, 2019

Nick had a brokerage account with me and traded silver contracts successfully. He was an excellent client, friendly, kind and trustworthy. I enjoyed our relationship and I think he did also.

Joseph Perates

Joseph Perates

September 01, 2017 | E. Providence, RI

Condolences and Prayers for the family.

Bentley Family
Rocky Hill '79

Daniel Bentley

May 25, 2017 | McKinney, TX

To the Janikies Family:

I am so sorry to read of the passing of your family patriarch. May he Rest In Peace.

Lori Denham

May 22, 2017 | North Attleboro, MA

Dear Marge and family, sending my deepest condolences to you. Marge as you know, I remember way back to going on an adventure with you and Nick that was an exciting time for you and family. You and Nick were always so wonderful to be with and I enjoyed all the time I got to share with you! Sincerely, Gayle Whitford Kairnes

Gayle Kairnes

May 20, 2017 | Warwick, RI

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