Who is Donna Marco dating now? 'RHONJ' star Melissa Gorga's mother spills the tea on her Italian beau

'RHONJ' star Melissa Gorga's mother, Donna Marco, who has been widowed twice, is dating an Italian guy
PUBLISHED JUL 15, 2024
'RHONJ' Season 14, star Melissa Gorga expressed genuine worry and unease regarding her mother Donna Marco's emotional well-being and mental state (@bravo)
'RHONJ' Season 14, star Melissa Gorga expressed genuine worry and unease regarding her mother Donna Marco's emotional well-being and mental state (@bravo)

MONTVILLE, NEW JERSEY: In the latest episode of 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' Season 14, Donna Marco, Melissa Gorga's mother, shared details about her romantic life. During a casual conversation with her daughter, Donna revealed that she is currently dating an Italian man.

Donna excitedly shared details about her mysterious boyfriend, describing him as a kind and friendly Italian man. Eager to gauge her mother's approval, Melissa inquired about her opinion of him. Her mom responded positively, expressing her liking for him. "He's very nice. Nice Italian guy."

Melissa asked her mother if she wanted to continue seeing him, to which her mother replied, "I just want to date. I don't want to go steady." Melissa then posed another thought-provoking question, asking if she had any desire to remain alone for the rest of her days.

Donna responded by sharing that she had already tended to the needs of two different men in her life, but she made it clear that she had no intentions of taking on that role for anyone else in the future.

Currently, Donna has chosen to keep the identity of her mysterious boyfriend under wraps. However, there is speculation that she may reveal more information about him in the upcoming episode of the popular Bravo reality show 'The Real Housewives of New Jersey.'

'RHONJ' star Melissa Gorga's mother Donna Marco spills the beans on her love life (Bravo)
'RHONJ' star Melissa Gorga's mother Donna Marco spills the beans on her love life (@bravo)

'RHONJ' Season 14 star Melissa Gorga shares concern about mom Donna Marco's mental health

In 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' Season 14, Episode 10, Melissa Gorga expressed genuine worry and unease regarding her mother, Donna Marco's emotional well-being and mental state. Melissa opened up about her concerns, shedding light on the struggles and challenges that her mother has been facing.

"I feel like my mom has changed a little bit over the last year and a half. She's just I don't know. Like, I mean, she's widowed for the second time in her life and I think it's starting to affect her," Melissa said in a confessional.

The Bravo star continued to explain that her mother Donna's mental health issues have not only taken a toll on herself but also on her sister Lysa Marco Simpson. Melissa recounted a recent incident where Lysa nearly broke down in tears, expressing her feelings of isolation and sadness.

"Lysa almost started crying the other day. You’re alone all the time and you say you’re upset," she added. During the episode, Melissa expressed concern about the future as she pondered what they would do when their mom grows older.

Melissa observed that not only is Donna currently single, but she is also starting to forget things more frequently. This has led Melissa to believe that their loved one will require even more support and care from them in the coming years. "What are we gonna do when she's older. She's single. She's forgetting things a little more and I just feels like she needs us more now," she continued. 

Melissa Gorga calls Gia Giudice's involvement in 'RHONJ' fight 'weird' (Bravo)
'RHONJ' Season 14 star Melissa Gorga feels worried about mother Donna Marco's mental health(@bravo)

'RHONJ' star Melissa Gorga's mother Donna Marco was previously married to Anthony John Marco

Melissa Gorga, a woman of Italian heritage, was born to Donna and Anthony John Marco on March 21, 1979, in Toms River, New Jersey. Sadly, Anthony died in a car accident in 1994 when Melissa was only 17 years old.

Donna was left to raise her three daughters alone and continued to support and guide them through their upbringing after her husband's tragic death. Melissa's siblings, Lysa Marco Simpson and Kim Marco Pirrella, also grew up under the loving care of their devoted mother.

'RHONJ' star Melissa Gorga shares a close bond with her mom Donna Marco (Instagram/@donnamarco)
'RHONJ' star Melissa Gorga shares a close bond with her mom Donna Marco (Instagram/@donnamarco)

 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' Season 14 airs every Sunday at 8 pm ET on Bravo.

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