Joan Vassos Shares Heartbreaking Tribute To Late Husband
Golden Bachelor star Joan Vassos shared a heartbreaking tribute to her late husband on the anniversary of his death. Keep reading for more details on the heartfelt tribute.
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Joan Vassos wasn’t on The Golden Bachelor very long. However, in her short time on the show, she formed a connection with Gerry Turner.
Joan left in Week 3 to take care of a family emergency. Fans often wonder what might have been between the two. After all, Gerry also lost a spouse.
Now Gerry is settling into life with Theresa Nist.
Joan Vassos Shares Heartbreaking Tribute To Late Husband
The Golden Bachelor alum was married to her husband, John, for 32 years. He passed away in 2021 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. The couple have four children together.
On January 18, Joan Vassos took to Instagram to honor her late husband on the third anniversary of his passing.
“It’s been three years…Some days it seems like it just happened and I can’t catch my breath, still feeling the shock of it,” she began the tribute.
“Other days it feels like he’s been gone a lifetime, those days are worse because I’m afraid the memories are fading,” she continued.
Joan went on to say she hasn’t figured out how to memorialize her late husband yet. “Plant a tree, put his name on the back of a bench…nope, I’d have to name the tallest building in the world to do him justice. Every floor would stand for something kind he did for someone, the good deeds are too many to even attempt to mention.”
The reality star went on to shed light on what life was like with her husband of over 30 years. “He was the husband that always made me feel safe and cherished. He was the parent that was always the fun one because that’s all he knew how to do…lucky kids because fun in his book was generally epic.”
She encouraged those who knew him to share stories of him to keep his memory alive.
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The post received many comments, including from her Golden Bachelor co-stars. Theresa Nist wrote, “This is just so beautiful, Joan. What a wonderful man and what a beautiful family. Love you.”
Leslie Fhima left the comment, “So beautiful Joan… I love you.”
The other comments were a mix from people who personally knew Joan and her late husband and those who watched her on the ABC show.
- One of my favorites is when Johnny bought dinner for a homeless man sitting outside the restaurant. I think he asked him how he wanted his steak cooked. That’s how I remember him- always generous, with a side of humor
- My mom died when I was 22. I always say that every new story I hear about her feels like a miracle. I totally agree with you. Say their names and share their stories and your memories.
- I memorialized my mom with a Scholarship in her name at our local high school. She helped me get money for college and it was important for her to help others.
- Aw, Mr. Vassos was the BEST. One of a kind, miss him so much. I’ll never forget when me and Erica said we wanted to go to The Spice Girls concert in 1998… oh he made it happen right away! 4th row seats for the girls! He brought all of the fun to life!
- 3 years, 30 years, it doesn’t matter, grief and memories of a love and life together just stay with you. Keep talking about him, never let it fade.
What do you think of Joan’s tribute to her late husband? Share your thoughts in the comments.
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