
Niklas Alan Burgess, of Savannah, GA passed away unexpectedly on January 7, 2025.
He was 28 years old. Niklas (Nik) was born and raised in Wellfleet, MA. Nik graduated
from Cape Cod Regional Technical High School and graduated with a Technical
Certificate for completing requirements for their Welding Program.
Nik held several jobs on the Cape that utilized his welding skills. He was an auto
technician and certified welder at Orleans Toyota for many years. Nik moved to
Savannah, GA in 2022. He started his journey by building race cars and most recently
worked at Gulfstream Aerospace building aircraft.
Nik had a gentle soul, the biggest heart and the brightest smile. He loved with all his
heart and would do anything for anyone in need. An animal lover, he had recently
adopted 2 stray kittens. He loved the outdoors; hiking, riding his bicycle, and
motorcycles. He had a passion for Capoeira and was very creative. As a small child, he
summered in Sweden with family.
Nik is survived by his parents, Alan Burgess and Leigh Burgess of Wellfleet, MA; sister
Tess Burgess, Fredrik Ohlsson and Minna Burgess of Sweden; brother Ted Burgess,
Elicia Burgess and Alex Burgess of Sweden; mother Helene Sandahl of Sweden as well
as several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A service will be announced and held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to an animal shelter near you.
Offer Condolence for the family of Niklas Alan Burgess

Aunt Maria and Uncle Tom
We are so thankful we got to spend Christmas with you. Beautiful boy, you are at peace now.
Until we meet again …please watch over our family and help us recover from the emptiness your departure leaves behind. You will always be in our hearts.
Donna Rowell
Alan I am so sorry there are no words your in my thoughts and prayers 😢🙏
Josefin
So so sorry for this, sending my condolences to all of you. Even though I didn’t get to see him that much I remember him as a gentle and sweet soul❤️. Hugs and warm thoughts from cousin Josefin with family in Sweden
Hannah Smith
Rest in Peace, Nik. Thank you for making my girl Quinn happy. Please watch over her in the meantime, until y’all meet again.
Your big brother Ted
You were an amazing younger brother. We experienced and went through so much together. You were one of the only people I could truly relate too. Even though you were struggling you were always there for me when I needed someone to talk to. You truly cared for people and animals and would always help in any way you could. The world lost an amazing human being. Rest in peace little brother, I miss and love you so much.
Anne (Ferreira) Rose
Oh my Goodness, no words express the sadness you must feel for losing. Nik. My heart goes out to you Alan, Helene and Tess. I’m so sorry you have to endure this pain. May you find peace and strength among your family.
Sunshine Denney
Dear ones,
Please know that my heart is with you. Gentle love, Sunshine
Alison
Heartbreaking. Alan and Leigh, and to all the family, you are in our thoughts. May you find comfort in each other.
💜 Alison and John
ava noel
Love you nik with whole heart. You will be missed forever <3
Holly H VanHoose cousin
Alan and Leigh, I am so very sorry for this terrible loss of your son. You are in my prayers.
Quinn
Nik was put on this earth to love. He did it well. I will forever miss him and especially his laugh. I hope he knows how adored he was and by how many. 🩷
Helen Eicher-allen
I wish you comfort and peace in your tie of sorrow.
Love Helen Eicher
Carina Bjers
My sincere condolences goes out to his mother Helene Sandahl, sister Tess and niece Minna as well as brother Ted living in Sweden.
Also to father Alan Burgess in Wellfleet.
A tragedy no-one expected and broke many others hearts as well.
RIP NIK. 🕊⚘️
Maryellen Penland
Nik was a very special young man with a beautiful soul who was loved by every person and every animal who met him. The world is poorer for his loss. My daughter loved him truly, madly, deeply. It’s an impossible tragedy beyond understanding. My heart goes out to everyone who was privileged to know and love him.
Tori Kantor-Conway
I am a very, very old friend of Nik’s from middle school. We unfortunately lost touch. But we laughed a lot, I remember him so, so fondly. He was kind, hysterical, and sweet. He told me a lot of stories about Sweden and I thought he was so cool.
I am holding you all so, so close as you all navigate this devastating loss. I am sending love, and grace, and healing prayers.
Susan Price
Leigh and Alan, I am so very sorry to hear this. I am holding you, your family and Nik in the light.
Lisa Brown
Much Love and healing to the family. An unimaginable loss.
May your souls find some peace… lisa b
Megan Shapiro
I lived with Nik in Savannah for a few months and they were my favorite months being there. He quickly became one of my closest friends. Motorcycle rides to get ice cream, late night kitchen chats, playing with the kittens all day, bike rides, ocean dips, the list goes on. He took me race car driving and taught me how to change my oil for my 30th birthday. Not to mention he fixed the A/C in my car after it had been broken for four years. The most generous and kind hearted person out there. I had a hard time for personal reasons living in Savannah and Nik was always there for me to talk things out. Keeping in touch with him after I moved away made me so happy because it reminded me that not all things were bad there- I had him. I love you forever and I will miss you forever Nik. Thank you for blessing my life with yours <3
Michael Lopardo
Dear Alan and family,
As the father of 2 boys, I can’t possibly imagine what you’re going through at this moment. My prayers of peace and love to all of you.
Al B
Thank you for being there for me and teaching me so much. I wish I could’ve taken some of your pain away. You’ll always be in my heart.
Sture
“Kärlekens visa har inga ord, den bara sjunger i våra hjärtan.
Och i den tysta sången finner vi tröst.”❤️
Sture, Daniel, Josefin, Teo, Joar❤️
Helena Riekki
You will always be in my heart beautiful Niklas.
Sending Light & Love
Helena
lily pooler
I met Burgie while working at Toyota, and he was one of the most welcoming and kind-hearted people I’ve ever known. I truly hope he’s found peace and happiness, and may his soul rest peacefully forever 🤍
Maz Weir
Nik helped me hang these beautiful, metal sun and moon figurines on the outside of my house the first time I ever met him. I’ll think of him every time I look at them. I hope he knows how much he is loved and missed, and I am sending love to all of those he leaves behind.
Ashley Fawkes and Charlie Rogers
Dear Alan and Family,
We are so sorry for your heartbreaking loss and are sending peace, love and light to you all.
Ashley and Charlie
Nancy Best
Dear Alan, Leigh and family,
Sending heartfelt condolences….prayers that your memories and time will help with this heartbreaking loss.
Joakim P
thanks for all the memories Niklas.
Jeppe
Dear Alan and Family
Sending heartfelt condolence
From sweden. rip nick
This is soo wrong.
Becky Rosenberg
I am so sorry to hear this sad news, I remember Nik (and Tess and Ted) so fondly as enthusiastic participants in Rec Dept sports, always giving their all and encouraging teammates, with Alan and Leigh in the stands cheering at every game.
Much peace love and light to the Burgess family from
the Rosenbergs
Mats Solding
Jag lider med Niklas Mamma Helene som jag är bekant med och klart övrig familj och vänner också.
Helenes vän
Mats S
Arielli Lemos
To my Capoeria brother
To my favorite opponent, one I looked up to and admired; and when he’d walk through the door for class I felt like a child seeing their favorite relative at Christmas. Every. Single. Time. My big brother who taught me to change the oil to my car, and listened to my hardships. When he hugged me he’d swing me in the air, and when I felt down he’d ruffle my curls. I idolized him, to me, he was the coolest. His kicks, how he could stand on his head, everything he did amazed me.
Rest in peace Sasuke, you fought hard. I will always look up to you, and there is nothing you could’ve ever done to make me think less. I love you 🩷