Carol A. Bongiovi , (nee Sharkey) Entrepreneur, Playboy Bunny, and U.S. Marine died on Tuesday, July 9, three days short of her 84th birthday at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch, New Jersey.  Mrs. Bongiovi was an entrepreneur operating several businesses and the founder of her son's eponymous band's fan club.   Born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania Carol enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1959, she served her country honorably and met her future husband, John Bongiovi, Sr.  The couple moved to Sayreville, NJ where she and her husband raised their family. Eventually, the family settled in Holmdel, NJ where she resided until the time of her passing.

Surviving is her husband of 63 years, John Bongiovi, Sr. along with three sons and daughters -in-law, Dorothea and Jon Bon Jovi of Middletown, NJ;  Anthony and Nina Yang Bongiovi of Los Angeles, CA; Matthew and Desiree Bongiovi of Holmdel, NJ; as well as her eight loving grandchildren.

All funeral services will be private.  Holmdel Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. To leave a message of condolence please visit Mrs. Bongiovi's page of tributes at www.holmdelfuneralhome.com .

Speaking on behalf of the family, Jon Bon Jovi said:  "Our mother was a force to be reckoned with, her spirit and can-do attitude shaped this family. She will be greatly missed."

In lieu of customary remembrance's donations in Mrs. Bongiovi's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Online Donations – St. Jude Children's Research Hospital (stjude.org)