~ IN MEMORY
~
NEA/DL Capt. Charles
'Chuck' Kiklis
July 22, 1938 ~ January
14, 2015
News has reached us with the passing of NEA/DL pilot
Captain Charles Harry Kiklis, age 76. Captain Kiklis joined Northeast
Airlines 01-03-1967 and retired with
Delta Air Lines in 1998. He was based
Chicago, Boston, then JFK at the time of his retirement at age 60.
To view/sign the online
guestbook please visit the funeral home obituary site at http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=Charles-Kiklis&lc=6869&pid=173873306&mid=6281519
Survived by his
wife Elaine personal condolences may be sent to the family at
343 First Parish Road, Scituate MA 02066-3807 ... (781) 378-1943
343 First Parish Road, Scituate MA 02066-3807 ... (781) 378-1943
Funeral home website:
www.nickersonbournefuneralhome.com
Thank
you,
~ Carol
for the PCN
Life
story................................................
Charles Harry Kiklis,
age 76, of Scituate and formerly Duxbury died peacefully surrounded by his
loving family January 14th 2015. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 52 years,
Elaine Kiklis. He will be deeply missed by his children David Kiklis and his
wife Gretchen of Framingham, Joanne Hudson and her husband Matthew of Kingston
and Kristen Jervey and her husband James of Norwell and his Mother-in Law, Joan
Leanos of Duxbury. He was adored by his grandchildren Chris, Mackenzie, Max,
Riley, Shelby and Emma who thought of him as a best friend and
playmate.
He was born in Woburn,
MA in 1938. He graduated from Lowell Technical Institute with a degree in
engineering. He entered the Air Force pilot training following his graduation
and served his country as an Air Force commander pilot during the war in Vietnam
. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross by the President of the United
States following his heroic action to save so many in one of the worst battles
in Vietnam. He later went to work for NorthEast Airlines and spent 32 years as a
pilot for Delta Airline. He retired as a Captain for Delta 16 years
ago.
It would be impossible to put
into words the man that Charles Kiklis was, he was loved and adored by all who
had the good fortune to know him. His kind spirit, his boundless generosity and
his love for his family and friends was limitless. He taught those around him
the real meaning of loyalty, humility and compassion. His quiet strength was
ever present. He was larger than life; his quick wit, his humor and his trusting
nature was surpassed only by his unwavering devotion and love for his family.
Charles and Elaine grew up in
Woburn and met in church when Elaine was 16 and "Chuck" was 20. They had a life
long story book romance that spanned over 55 years. They loved each other
completely and often referred to each other as "one soul". They enjoyed
traveling the world, dancing, taking long walks and spending summers at Sagamore
Beach. The Kiklis' house was always overflowing with people; family, friends and
neighbors. It was a gathering spot and safe haven. Chuck's door and heart were
always open to those in need.
Chuck had a love of tinkering,
gardening and duct tape. His greatest joys were his wife, his children and his
grandchildren. He was an avid pilot, lobster man and golfer. Chuck was an
extraordinary man who lived his life full of love and compassion. He was humble
and radiated kindness that touched everyone in his life.
Calling hours will be
10:30-11:30am on Tuesday, January 20th at St. Michael Church, 62 Main Street
Cotuit, MA. The Funeral will be immediately following. He will be laid to rest
at the National Cemetery in Bourne, MA with full military honors. In lieu of
flowers, donations can be made to National Kidney Foundation at National
Kidney Foundation , Finance Department 30 East 33rd St. New York, NY 10016 www.kindney.org or the Wounded Warrior
Project at Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675 www.woundedwarriorproject.org
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From: George Sent: Friday,
January 16, 2015 1:47 PM Subject: Charles "Chuck" Kiklis
........................ Here is
the preliminary information for Chuck Kiklis’ funeral arrangements.
Calling hours at the St Michael’s Church from 10:30-11:30 followed by funeral service at
11:30 on TUE, 20 JAN:
St Michael’s the Archangel Orthodox Church62 Main StreetCotuit, MA 02635(508) 420-1113
He will be laid to rest at Bourne National Cemetery with full military honors at 1:15.
Chuck's obituary will be in Sunday's Patroit Ledger
Newspaper and the funeral home website: www.nickersonbournefuneralhome.com
Dino
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---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: "George" <oeg1011@comcast.net> Date: Jan 14, 2015 5:41 PM Subject: : Chuck Kiklis
....................David Kiklis just called me to notify me that his father Chuck Kiklis passed away earlier today.
Funeral services have not been completed, but the church service will be on Cape Cod at St Michael the Archangel Orthodox Church in Cotuit, MA.
Will forward along funeral arrangement information as soon as I get it..............................Dino
From: "George" <oeg1011@comcast.net> Date: Jan 14, 2015 5:41 PM Subject: : Chuck Kiklis
....................David Kiklis just called me to notify me that his father Chuck Kiklis passed away earlier today.
Funeral services have not been completed, but the church service will be on Cape Cod at St Michael the Archangel Orthodox Church in Cotuit, MA.
Will forward along funeral arrangement information as soon as I get it..............................Dino
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