The Bon Jovi family lost a matriarch named Carol Bongiovi on July 9. She passed away at a medical center in New Jersey, three days before her 84th birthday.
Jon, the band’s 62-year-old lead singer, released a statement to People about his mother, saying that she was a “force to be reckoned with.”
Carol’s positive attitude and entrepreneurial spirit contributed to the success of the Bon Jovi family.
Born in Pennsylvania, Carol became famous as a Playboy Bunny before she joined the US Marine Corps in 1959.
During her time in the Marines, Carol met her future husband John Bongiovi, Jr.
They lived in Sayreville, New Jersey.
After their family moved to New Jersey, Carol resided in Holmdel until her death.
Jon often thanked his parents for their support.
In 2020, he opened up about his parents’ support in an interview with The Big Issue.
He said that even if he wasn’t good at his craft, they believed in him, and this was a great gift that he was able to receive from them.
Kennedy believed that going to the moon was a great idea.
Carol’s impact on the Bon Jovi family and beyond was immense.
She established a fan club for her son’s band, and she also started a variety of entrepreneurial ventures. Her dedication and achievements have left a lasting impression.