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Cause of Felice Bastianich Death? His Bio, Wiki, Wife, Kids, Obituary

Cause of Felice Bastianich Death? His Bio, Wiki, Wife, Kids, Obituary

Facts of Felice Bastianich

Full Name:Felice Bastianich
Birth Date:November 30, 1940
Age:83 years
Death Date:December 12, 2010
Gender:Male
Profession:Chef
Country:Croatia
Horoscope:Sagittarius
DivorceLidia Bastianich (1966-1997)
Eye ColorBlue
Birth PlaceIstria
GrandparentsLorenzo Manuali, Miles Bastianich, Ethan Bastianich, and Olivia Bastianich
NationalityCroatian
EthnicityMixed
ReligionChristianity
KidsJoe Bastianich and Tanya Bastianich Manuali
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Felice Bastianich was a Croatian chef who was widely famous for tying the knot with Italian/Croatian celebrity chef, television host, author, and restaurateur, Lidia Bastianich.

What was Felice Bastianich’s Age?

On 30 November 1940, he was born in Istria, Croatia, and spent most of his childhood days in Istria. At the time of his death, he was 70 years old and her horoscope was Sagittarius. Every year, he celebrates her birthday on the 30th of November.

His grandchildren are Lorenzo Manuali, Miles Bastianich, Ethan Bastianich, and Olivia Bastianich. Felice held Croatian nationality and belonged to a mixed ethnical background. He used to practice the Christianity religion.

Who was Felice Bastianich’s Second-Wife?

Felice’s second wife was Lidia. He was married to an Italian-Croatian chef Lidia Bastianich in 1966. His ex-wife, Lidia is an Italian-Croatian celebrity chef, television host, and author, as well as a restaurateur who has been a regular contributor to public television cooking, shows since the year 1998.

Felice Bastianich with her ex-wife
Caption: Felice Bastianich with her ex-wife (Photo: search)

Felice first met Lidia at her 16th birthday party. Later on, after a couple of catch-ups, they fell in love with each other. After dating for a couple of years, tied the wedding kn0t in the year 1966.

When did Felice Bastianich got Divorced?

Felice got divorced in the year 1997.  After being married for around 31 years, they separated ways.

How many children does Felice Bastianich have?

They even shared two children together; son Joe Bastianich and daughter Tanya Bastianich Manuali. Also, they were recognized as the Culinary Couple. He became the grandfather of his grandchildren Olivia Bastianich, Ethan Bastianich, and Miles Bastianich.

What was Felice Bastianich’s Net Worth?

Felice’s Net Worth was $2 million at the time of his death. He earned this money from his Chef career. His salary was $40k as Chef. Further, his ex-wife, Lidia has an estimated net worth of around $3.75 million.

How rich was Felice Bastianich’s Son?

His son Joe has a net worth of $15 million dollars as of 2023. Felice Bastianich’s son is popular as the father of American television personality, food writer, and restaurateur Joe Bastianich. His son was born in Astoria, Queens, New York in September 1968.

He is popular as a judge on the shows MasterChef, MasterChef Italia, and MasterChef Junior. He with his partner co-owns thirty restaurants in four countries. They are Babbo (1 Michelin star) and Del Posto in New York; Carnevino in Las Vegas; Osteria Mozza in Singapore; and the Pizzeria eateries in Los Angeles, which the owners expanded in 2010.

Who is Joe Bastianich?

Joe Bastianich is an Italian-American restaurateur, winemaker, vineyard owner, author, showman, television personality, and musician of Italian descent born on September 17, 1968. Bastianich along with his mother and business partner Lidia Bastianich, co-owns thirty restaurants in four countries, including Babbo (1 Michelin star) and Del Posto (1 Michelin star) in New York; Carnevino in Las Vegas; Osteria Mozza in Singapore; and the Pizzeria eateries in Los Angeles, which the owners expanded in 2010.

FAQs of Felice Bastianich

Did Felice Bastianich and Lidia Bastianich open a restaurant?

Yes, Felice Bastianich and his ex-wife Lidia opened their restaurant in the Forest Hills section of Queens, in the year 1971. Likewise, they created their restaurant’s menu by copying recipes from popular Italian restaurants and hiring the best Italian-American chef that they could find.

After the success of their first restaurant, they opened their second restaurant in Queens, Villa Secondo. In the year 1982, they sold their two Queens restaurant and purchased a small Manhattan brownstone containing a pre-existing restaurant on the East Side of Manhattan near the 59th Street Bridge to Queens.

How did Felice Bastianich become popular?

Felice was a Croatian chef who was widely famous for tying the knot with Italian/Croatian celebrity chef, television host, author, and restaurateur, Lidia Bastianich.

Is Felice Bastianich alive?

No, he is not alive and he died on 12th December 2010.