JACKSON – The Township plans to permanently rename West Lake Court as Michael “Mikey” Gioia Way to honor the local teenager who died in a car crash in October.
Michael Gioia’s mother, Danielle Gioia, said the gesture means her son will always have a place in the community he called home. “Even though he’s not able to come home, that was his last destination; that was his final resting place in a way,” she said.
A dedication ceremony is set for December 17 at 3 p.m. Township officials, including Mayor Jennifer Kuhn, Council President Mordechai Burnstein and members of the Jackson Township Police Department, are expected to attend. Friends, relatives and residents who knew Mikey are invited to participate.
Township leaders said the renaming is intended to offer comfort and create a lasting memorial for those whose lives were touched by the 17-year-old. The public is encouraged to join the Gioia family as the community comes together to remember and honor him.
