RHONJ star Teresa Giudice’s beloved father Giacinto Gorga dead at 76
TERESA Giudice’s father, Giacinto Gorga, has passed away at age 76.
star revealed the sad news over Instagram on Friday.
, 47, captioned a video collage of her dad: “My father, my protector, my hero, God took you early this morning to be with mommy, I saw you peacefully pass & I know you kept fighting for my daughters and I.
“I have so many amazing thoughts of you, every day seeing you in the kitchen at my home, teaching my girls to cook, my partner in crime on shopping trips, your love of the shore & my travel buddy.
"You always wanted everyone to have a good time, eat great food, have a stiff drink and enjoy life.”
She then thanked him for being the “best husband, father and Nonno.”
She ended the sweet post with: “Your devotion to mommy was one for the record books, you were the true example and a gentleman and devoted husband.
"You visited mommy every single day & would go twice for the days you missed while traveling or if you were too sick to go, my silver lining is knowing you’ll be together now. Thank you for showing us all what true love is. Love you Papa Rest In Peace.”
Teresa's estranged husband, , who was deported to Italy in October 2019, wrote on Instagram for his father-in-law: "Thank you for setting an example for us and my girls- you're an exemplary example. We benefited from it every day.
"Thank you for being a guiding light—your experiences and knowledge helped us navigate day-to-day challenges.
"Thank you for cooking at family holiday dinners—I cherish the times we all sat around the table together playing cards and listening to your remembrances of thanks. Thank you for your wit—your daughter got the best of that."
He ended the post with: "Now, Your ❤️ and my dad are smiling in this tough time because they get to enjoy your good food and funny jokes. Cin cin 🍷 #rip #cincin."
Teresa’s brother, , also posted a tribute to his father.
He captioned a video collage on Instagram: “I can’t believe he is gone.
"The world lost an amazing man human being today. He was exactly what a true father and husband should be.
“I will miss you more than you know, But go find your wife because I know that’s all you want and all you’ve ever talked about for the past 3 years. You will be missed every single day. You had energy that lit up a room and everyone fell in love with you.
He ended the tribute with: “You were truly one of a kind. I’m so happy you’re in no more pain. Rest In Peace Finally.”
Joe's wife wrote on Instagram that he is the “only Dad" she's known.
She added: “You were such an incredible man and such a loving Nonno.. they don’t make them like you anymore. Thank you for teaching my husband how to treat his wife the way you treated yours.
“Thank you for teaching me how to cook everything I make. Thank you for all the energy you’ve always brought everywhere you went. Run to your wife. She’s waiting for you. RIP we will miss you forever.”
Earlier this week, Teresa
She wrote on Instagram: "At this trying time I’m graciously asking for any extra prayers, good vibes, love....please send my fathers way. My father is struggling and my girls and I need him, we need his love, his presence & his strength."
Teresa's dad has been in and out of the hospital for pneumonia in recent years.
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Giacinto has appeared on multiple episodes of RHONJ.
He has helped Teresa raise her four daughters, Gia, 18, Gabriella, 16, Milania, 15, and Audriana, 11, while husband Joe was in prison for fraud.
He has also helped support Teresa and his granddaughters when Joe was , where he remains today.
Giacinto's wife, Antonia, passed away at age 66 from pneumonia in March 2017.
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