Cardarelli Jr., Nicholas Jr. -Of North Reading. Beloved husband of the late Loretta Delores (Mercandetti). Loving father of Laura Malfatti and her husband Gil of Bradford, Linda Maclean of North Reading and the late Patrick Cardarelli. Devoted son of the late Nicola and Felicia (Ricci) Cardarelli. Dear brother of Muffy Bruno of Everett and the late Maria Tarintino and Gino Cardarelli. Cherished grandfather of Nicholas and Alcia Malfatti, Lauren Cramer and Jeremy and Amanda Cardarelli. Adored great-grandfather of Hunter Malfatti and Brooklyn Oliver. Funeral service in the Cota Funeral Home, 335 Park St. (corner of Park St. and Rte.28) NORTH READING, at Reading line on Saturday January 30th at 10:15am.  Interment Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden, where there will be a prayer service at 11am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in St. Jude Hospital for Children 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105-1905. www.cotafuneralhomes.com