It is with a heavy heart that the Township of Lacey announces the passing of Mayor Nicholas “Nick” Juliano early this morning after a brief battle with a very aggressive cancer. He passed surrounded by his wife and children, and we know he is at peace. Nick was an integral part of the Township and cared deeply for his community. He was elected to office in January 2015 and served as Deputy Mayor in 2017 and 2021 and Mayor in 2018 and 2022. Mayor Juliano was a man of great character. He was a kind, well-spoken man who was all about helping his community. Nick was admired by all and loved by so many. He worked tirelessly for his constituents. He valued the local community groups, the veteran’s organizations, and the emergency service squads for their devotion to Lacey. Mayor Juliano valued the men and women of the Township offices and departments and cultivated the best in all of them.
In honor of Mayor Juliano’s passing, the Township Flags will be lowered to half-staff through Sunday.
A viewing will be held on Friday, March 4th, 2022 from 2-4, 6-8 pm, and again on Saturday from 10 am until the time of the Funeral Service at 11 am at Riggs Funeral Home, 130 North Main Street, Forked River. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Popcorn Park Zoo, PO Box 43, Forked River, NJ 08731 in Nick’s memory.
