Jon Bon Jovi, the famous rock singer, is going through a tough time after the recent loss of his mother, Carol Bongiovi. Carol passed away on July 21, 2024, just three days before her 83rd birthday. She died at Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, New Jersey. Jon, who is 62 years old, expressed his deep sorrow and paid tribute to his mother, calling her a “force to be reckoned with” and acknowledging how her strong spirit and positive attitude had a significant impact on their family.
Carol Bongiovi had an interesting and eventful life. Before she became known as Jon Bon Jovi’s mother, she had a career as a Playboy bunny, and she also served in the U.S. Marine Corps, where she met her future husband, John Bongiovi, Sr. Together, they raised their family in Sayreville, New Jersey, before moving to Holmdel, New Jersey, where Carol lived until her passing. Carol was very supportive of her son’s musical career and even founded the fan club for Jon Bon Jovi’s band, showing just how much she believed in him and his dreams.
Jon has often spoken about the incredible support he received from his parents while growing up. In a past interview, he shared how his parents encouraged him to follow his passion for music, even if it meant late nights and balancing schoolwork. They always believed in him and his potential, which played a crucial role in his success. Jon’s parents would even take him to shows when he was just 17, helping him pursue his dream of becoming a singer.
Carol Bongiovi’s funeral will be a private event, organized by the Holmdel Funeral Home. She is survived by her husband of 63 years and their three children: Jon, Anthony, and Matthew.
Jon Bon Jovi is also a family man, married to his high school sweetheart, Dorothea Hurley. Together, they have four children: Stephanie, 31, and three sons, Jesse, Jake, and Romeo. Recently, Jon’s son Jake married “Stranger Things” actress Millie Bobby Brown in a small, private ceremony in May 2024.
Jon expressed his excitement about the wedding, reflecting on how his life has changed as his children grow up and start families of their own. He noted with a sense of wonder that his future grandchildren will have a blend of English, Italian, and other roots, marking a new chapter in his family’s story.
