'She will be greatly missed': Jon Bon Jovi mourns the death of his mother

Jon Bon Jovi is mourning the loss of his mother Carol Bongiovi who died on Tuesday, July 9, at 83, according to an obituary provided by the rock star's representative.

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

Born Carol Sharkey, Carol Bongiovi was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, and joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1959, where she met her husband, John Biongiovi, Sr. The couple moved to New Jersey, where their sons John Bongiovi Jr. -- later known as Jon Bon Jovi -- Anthony and Matthew were born.

Described as an entrepreneur who operated several businesses, Carol Bongiovi also worked as a Playboy Bunny and founded the Bon Jovi fan club.

According to the obituary, she's survived by her husband, John Bongiovi Sr., her three sons and daughters-in-law and eight grandchildren.