RHONJ's Margaret Josephs Loses Ex-Husband Jan Josephs at 74

Margaret Josephs took to her Instagram web page on Monday to disclose her ex-husband, Jan Josephs, has died.

In an emotional publish, which she paired with a throwback picture of her former partner, the Real Housewives of New Jersey forged member, who was married to Jan from 1994 to 2013, when she moved on with present husband Joe Benigno, applauded Jan for the stellar man he was.

“Today would have been Jan’s 75th birthday, he passed away unexpectedly last week and a piece of us died with him. We are heartbroken. The night before he left us we shared a beautiful conversation of how blessed we are, our children all successful and happy and that we could only brag to each other,” Margaret wrote on September 5.

“We spoke everyday, he was my family,” she continued of Jan, the daddy of her solely baby (a son). “Jan was an amazing father, grandfather, friend, partner to his girlfriend, he loved everyone unconditionally, he loved Motown, working out and Italian food, but most of all he loved his family. I chose this photo not only because it was one of his favorites but because he had a youthful spirit and will be forever young.”

“Happy Birthday my angel,” she added.

Following the sharing of her heart-wrenching publish, Margaret was met with a collection of form messages from a number of of her RHONJ castmates and Real Housewives of New York City alum Dorinda Medley.

“Happy heavenly birthday Jan … I hear the oldies playing from here,” wrote Dolores Catania.

“What a beautiful photo,” Dorinda replied. “My heart is sad for you and your family. We love you [Margaret Josephs].”

And Jackie Goldschneider stated, “Happy birthday Jan. I know he was so loved.”

Joe Gorga and spouse Melissa Gorga reacted to the unhappy information as effectively, with Joe writing, “So sorry” with a few praying palms emoji, and Melissa sharing two coronary heart emojis.