Buddy Valastro is definitely among the most famed bakers in the United States along with being a television personality.
Date of Birth: March 3, 1977
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Running family company Carlo’s Bakery since he turned 17, Buddy launched Cake Boss reality series in 2009 and became famous in the wink of the eye. He later embarked on some other projects, comprising Kitchen Boss, Next Great Baker plus Buddy’s Bakery Rescue. Moreover, his fame helped Valastro to expand the business and open new locations. Additionally, the star established catering company Buddy V’s Events and published two books.
You must have noticed that Buddy’s family is pretty large. Let’s have a closer look at its members.
Buddy Valastro wife
Lisa Valastro (nee Belgiovine) (spouse)
Duration of Marriage: since 2001 till present
Date of Birth: March 9, 1980
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Lisa appeared on Cake Boss and several other reality shows, comprising The Real Housewives of New Jersey. She got acquainted with Buddy in 1999. The sweethearts tied knots on October 14, 2001. Lisa is a good cook and often shares her recipes on social media. Moreover, she has an annual tradition to bake a creative cake for her spouse’s birthday.
Buddy Valastro children
Sofia Valastro (daughter with Lisa Valastro)
Date of Birth: April 23, 2003
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Being the couple’s firstborn, Sofia has inherited her dad’s love for bakery. She is a social media star who earned above 25 million views on her YouTube video about how to make ice cream cone cupcakes. Sofia had a fairytale 16th birthday party and even designed an eight-tier cake for it, which was cooked by Buddy.
Buddy Valastro III (son with Lisa Valastro)
Date of Birth: September 27, 2004
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Being his dad’s namesake, Bartolo Valastro III, studies at high school. He loves fishing and often travels with his dad.
Marco Valastro (son with Lisa Valastro)
Date of Birth: February 26, 2007
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Despite his young age, Marco is already an Instagram star with over 46K followers. In 2013, he appeared on Fox and Friends show with Buddy. By the way, Marco is a godson of cake decorator Frankie Amato.
Carlo Valastro (son with Lisa Valastro)
Date of Birth: February 14, 2011
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Carlo, the youngest of Valastro’s offsprings, got a name in honor of his father’s workplace. He loves playing soccer.
Buddy Valastro parents
Bartolo Valastro Sr. (father)
Date of Birth: December 31, 1939
Date of Death: March 21, 1994 (age 54)
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Bartolo immigrated to America from Sicily, Italy. It was he who bought the bakery in 1964 and turned it into a successful venture. Besides, Bartolo was his son’s baking mentor. Unfortunately, he passed away of lung cancer aged only 54.
Mary Valastro (nee Tubito) (mother)
Date of Birth: April 17, 1948
Date of Death: June 22, 2017 (age 69)
Zodiac Sign: Aries
Hailing from Italy, Mary moved to the US being six years old. She helped her husband with the business and worked at the shop till 2010. The woman was also featured on her son’s show. In 2012, Mary discovered her ALS diagnosis and that pushed Buddy forward to launch Mama Mary Foundation. In 2017, she remarried Sergio Picinich but passed away later that year. Her memory was honored at Carlo’s Bake Shop with the flowers that covered the outside of the building.
Buddy Valastro siblings
Grace Faugno (nee Valastro) (sister born to same parents)
Date of Birth: June 30, 1966
Zodiac Sign: Cancer
Grace is the oldest of five siblings. She serves at the shop’s front counter. Like other members of her household, she starred in Cake Boss and appeared on Family Feud show. Grace is a wife of baker Joey Faugno and is a mom of son Robert and daughter Bartolina.
Maddalena Castano (nee Valastro) (sister born to same parents)
Date of Birth: August 15, 1967
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Maddalena manages the front counter. In 1991, she got hitched to Buddy’s assistant Mauro Castano. They have three children: Dominique, Bartolo and Mary.
Mary Sciarrone (nee Valastro) (sister born to same parents)
Date of Birth: September 30, 1969
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Mary deals with customers’ consulting. She is the most confrontational and outspoken representative of the family. Once, she was even fired by her brother for her rude behavior, but she came back to work soon afterwards. Mary shares fraternal twins, Joseph and Lucia, with her spouse Joe. By the way, Joe is the only Buddy’s brother-in-law who has never been an employee of the bakery.
Lisa Gonzalez (nee Valastro) (sister born to same parents)
Date of Birth: December 31, 1974
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
Lisa is the storefront manager. She is a mom of three children: Teresa, John and Isabella. Their dad is former bakery’s employee and Lisa’s ex-husband Remigio Gonzalez, who was imprisoned for sexual assault. Currently, the woman is engaged to Anthony Torre.
