Charles “Mike” Gaia, age 75, was born in Memphis, Tennessee and was the son of Louis and Mary Dimarco Gaia. Mike married Sheila Hicks in 1985 and they moved to Madison 26 years ago. He served in the US Army and was a Vietnam veteran. Mike was a long-time employee at HeavyQuip and later worked at Value Parts. Mike enjoyed fishing, grilling out, NASCAR, college football and Memphis Tigers basketball. He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Louis J. Gaia. Surviving family members include his wife of 38 years, Sheila Hicks Gaia, daughter Keri Jenkins (Gregg) and grandchildren, Meaghan Blanco and Jacob Corley. Mike passed from this life suddenly on January 25, 2025.