The Bon Jovi household is mourning the lack of their matriarch, Carol A. Bongiovi, who handed away on Tuesday, July 9, simply three days earlier than her 84th birthday.
Carroll died at Monmouth Medical Middle in Lengthy Department, New Jersey. She was 83.
in a heartfelt assertion PeopleJon Bon Jovi, 62, stated: “Our mum was a pressure to be reckoned with. Her spirit and can-do perspective formed this household. She shall be drastically missed.”
Carol's life was marked by her entrepreneurial spirit and devotion to her household. Initially from Erie, Pennsylvania, Carol made a reputation for herself as a Playboy Bunny earlier than enlisting within the U.S. Marine Corps in 1959, the place she served her nation honorably. It was throughout her tenure within the Marines that she met her future husband, John Bongiovi Sr.
The couple ultimately moved to Sayreville, New Jersey, the place they raised their household. They later settled in Holmdel, New Jersey, the place Carol lived till her loss of life.
Jon Bon Jovi has typically credited his dad and mom for his or her unwavering help and encouragement.
© GettyIn an interview with The Huge Situation in 2020, he expressed gratitude for the assumption in him. He stated, “Even should you're probably not good at what you do, should you suppose you're good, you’ll be able to work on it.”
“As I grew up, I noticed it was an awesome present I bought from my dad and mom. They actually believed in John Kennedy's mantra of going to the moon. 'Sure, in fact, you’ll be able to go to the moon. Simply go, Johnny.' And I went there.”
© GettyReflecting on his early profession, John defined how his dad and mom allowed him to pursue his musical desires whereas he was nonetheless in highschool.
“They have been at all times supportive of me, which is unbelievable wanting again. As a result of I may very well be house at one or two within the morning, and I nonetheless needed to be at college by eight. They simply stated come to highschool on time, you realize it's your duty, however comply with your dream,” he stated.
Carole's affect prolonged far past her household. She was the founding father of the Bon Jovi Fan Membership, making a neighborhood for followers of the band named after her son. Her entrepreneurial ventures and devotion to her household left an enduring legacy.
Carol is survived by her husband, John Bongiovi, Sr., and her three sons and daughters-in-law, John and Dorothea Bongiovi, Anthony and Nina Yang Bongiovi, and Matthew and Desiree Bongiovi. She additionally leaves behind eight beloved grandchildren.
The household has determined to maintain all funeral providers personal. Holmdel Funeral House is making preparations.
