‘RHONJ’: Star Joe Giudice’s Father Dies, Cast Members to Pay Tribute to Him
It was an emotional week for "Real Housewives of New Jersey" couple Teresa and Joe Giudice.
On Wednesday, Joe Giudice's father, Frank, died after collapsing at Joe and Teresa's home in Towaco, New Jersey, People reported.
Frank Giudice, who passed away at age 63, was very close to his son, his grandchildren and his daughter-in-law, Teresa.
"They're holding it together. Joe and his dad were best friends," a rep for the Giudice family told People Magazine. "It's very hard, and the girls have gone through a lot and continue to go through it. There's a lot of emotion going on."
After Frank died, the Giudice family posted a series of photos in memory of him. Even Teresa and Joe's daughter Gia, 13, tweeted a photo of herself and her grandfather with the caption "strongest man I know."
strongest man I know.. I love you nonnoâ¤ï¸rest in peace 6/18/14
- Gia Giudice (@TrueGia) June 18, 2014
Three days later, Gia tweeted again:
the pain inside my heart is unreal..
- Gia Giudice (@TrueGia) June 21, 2014
Teresa Giudice also posted a slew of photos in honor of her father-in-law and tweeted, "We love you Dad Forever in our hearts." She then posted a photo of Frank's 11 granddaughters, who are undoubtedly mourning his death.
I took this photo of my Fatherinlaw and Joe on Father's Day. We Love you Dad Forever in our â¤ï¸ pic.twitter.com/X1DHvkvm2z
- Teresa Giudice (@Teresa_Giudice) June 21, 2014
RadarOnline reported that Frank Giudice's viewing would be Sunday at Festas Memorial Funeral Home in Totowa.
"The entire extended family is planning to fly in from Italy," a RadarOnline source said. "Everyone is shocked at their beloved relative dying so quickly. They all want to come and show their support for the family."
Funeral services will proceed Monday, following Frank Giudice's viewing Sunday. A Mass will reportedly be said at St. James of the Marches after Monday's burial.
Rest in peace, Frank Giudice. Our condolences go out to the Giudice family.
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