RHONJ star Teresa Giudice’s beloved father Giacinto Gorga dead at 76
TERESA Giudice’s father, Giacinto Gorga, has passed away at age 76.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey star revealed the sad news over Instagram on Friday.
“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.”
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.
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.
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.
Giacinto has appeared on multiple episodes of RHONJ.
Giacinto's wife, Antonia, passed away at age 66 from pneumonia in March 2017.
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