It’s truly gut-wrenching to hear about the loss of a loved one, and that's exactly what Buddy Valastro, the star of TLC’s beloved show Cake Boss, is going through right now. Buddy recently shared some deeply emotional photos on Instagram that captured the essence of his late mother, Mary Valastro.
On Thursday, June 27, Buddy posted a couple of touching photos from his mom Mary's funeral. These pictures showcased the Valastro family’s iconic Carlo’s Bakery in Hoboken, NJ, which was beautifully adorned with an array of flowers. Outside the bakery, there were two flower boards that read “#1 Grandma” and “Mama Mary.” One floral arrangement even replicated the entrance of Carlo’s Bakery, paying homage to Mary's legacy.
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“Hoboken ❤️,” Buddy simply captioned the side-by-side photos. His 2.4 million followers were moved by the tribute, with one commenting, “So very sorry for the loss of your mother, she will be your [family’s] angel in heaven,” while another added, “What a beautiful tribute!”
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Another Carlo’s Bakery employee, Ralph Attanasia III, also took to social media on the same day to honor Mary during her funeral. “Today we said goodbye to a truly singular, vibrant woman, Mary Valastro. She always had a song on her lips and made sure we were taken care of,” Ralph wrote on Twitter, expressing the profound impact Mary had on everyone around her.
Earlier in the week, the official Instagram account for Carlo’s Bakery announced that all Valastro family bakeries would be closed on June 27 to mourn the passing of Mary Valastro. “Thank you in advance for your understanding. Normal business activities will resume Wednesday, June 28, 2017,” the heartfelt message concluded.
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Mary, who bravely battled ALS for eight long years, passed away on the morning of Thursday, June 22, at the age of 69. Buddy confirmed the heartbreaking news on Instagram, writing, “It’s with an extremely heavy heart that I must share the news of my mother’s passing. She left for heaven this morning, surrounded by the family.”
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Buddy also acknowledged the difficult journey his family was going through, asking for patience and respect as they processed the loss. “Her battle with ALS has ended, she is no longer suffering and I hope she’s dancing to ‘I Will Survive’ with my dad right now,” the 40-year-old TLC star wrote, showing a mix of sorrow and hope in his words.
Our deepest condolences go out to the Valastro family during this incredibly tough time.
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