Carol Bongiovi, mother of Jon Bon Jovi, passed away just days before her 83rd birthday.
Jon Bon Jovi described her as a “force to be reckoned with,” emphasizing her impact on their family.
Carol Bongiovi died on Tuesday at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, New Jersey. Jon, 62, shared his heartfelt sentiments with PEOPLE, saying, “Our mother was a force to be reckoned with. Her spirit and can-do attitude shaped this family. She will be greatly missed.”
Carol was a devoted fan of her son’s band and was instrumental in starting his fan club. She also had a notable past as a Playboy bunny.
In 1959, she joined the U.S. Marine Corps, where she met and later married John Bongiovi, Sr. They raised their family in Sayreville, New Jersey, before moving to Holmdel, where she lived until her passing.
Carol’s private funeral arrangements are being handled by Holmdel Funeral Home. She leaves behind her husband of 63 years and their three children: Jon, Anthony, and Matthew.
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