Caroline Manzo, Dina Manzo, and their brother Chris Laurita have confirmed that their father Joseph Laurita passed away on Monday, April 20. The Real Housewives of New Jersey alums paid tribute to their late father via emotional Instagram posts.
"His favorite song was 'My Way' and that’s exactly how he lived his life. His way. A tougher man there never was, and in his final days he showed that strength over and over again. May God bless you always, Dad, and grant you eternal peace. Know that you were loved. Forever in our hearts," Caroline wrote.
As for Dina, she wrote, "I’ll love you forever and always Daddy. You can rest now."
Teresa Giudice, who also recently lost her dad, Giacinto Gorga, commented on Dina's post: "[Our] Daddy’s are together drinking wine. Love you."
Caroline and Dina's brother, Chris Laurita, who is the husband of Jacqueline Laurita, also paid homage to their dad on Instagram.
"Yesterday we lost the strongest man I’ve ever known. Right up until the last breath he taught me how to fight and to NEVER give up. He encouraged me to face all the challenges life throws at you head on! I’ll keep fighting Dad and I promise you I will never give up. I’m sure you’re already watching over all of us. R.I.P 4-20-20," he wrote alongside a photo of their late dad.
Jaqueline commented on her husband's post: "Your dad was a man that did the best he knew how, who remained married to the only woman he truly loved, and raised 11 beautiful children together through all the trails and tribulations, never once giving up! he was a fighter and a provider to the end! May God bless and rest his soul! XOXO."
It's unknown Joseph’s cause of death or his age at the moment. Joseph had 11 children — including daughters Caroline Manzo, Dina Manzo, Ann Ricks, Angela Rooney and Francesca D’Annunzio and sons Jamie Laurita, Chris Laurita, Anthony Laurita, Joseph Laurita, Michael Laurita, and Dominick Laurita.
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