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Jon Bon Jovi Mourns Death of Mom Carol Bongiovi: 'She Will Be Greatly Missed'


Rocker Jon Bon Jovi's mom died on Tuesday, just three days before her 84th birthday.

- Ron Galella Collection via Getty ImagesCarol, who was born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania, was the founder of the official fan club for her son's iconic rock band, Bon Jovi, as well as an entrepreneur and U.S. Marine veteran. 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. - Marc Serota/Getty Images"They're great, they're absolutely fantastic, it was a very small family wedding and the bride looked gorgeous and Jake is happy as can be," Bon Jovi said during the interview.

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