Rocker Jon Bon Jovi's mom died on Tuesday, just three days before her 84th birthday.
Ron Galella Collection via Getty ImagesRocker Jon Bon Jovi 's mom died on Tuesday, just three days before her 84th birthday.Carol Bongiovi died on Tuesday at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, New Jersey, just three days before her 84th birthday.
"Our mother was a force to be reckoned with," Bon Jovi said in a statement released on behalf of his family."Her spirit and can-do attitude shaped this family. She will be greatly missed."Ron Galella Collection via Getty Images Carol, who was born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania, was the founder of the official fan club for herIt was in the service where Carol met her future husband, John Bongiovi, Sr. The couple later moved to Sayreville, New Jersey, where they raised their family.
Carol is survived by her husband of 63 years, as well as three sons and daughters-in-law: Jon Bon Jovi and, Anthony and Nina Yang Bongiovi, and Matthew and Desiree Bongiovi -- as well as eight grandchildren. Jon Bon Jovi and his mother Carol Sharkey attend ADT ArenaBall Awards Gala at the Louisiana SuperDome during ArenaBowl XXII weekend on July 25, 2008 in New Orleans.The unfortunate news of Carol's death comes less than two months after some joyful news for the family, as
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