Romeo Jon Bongiovi Is Now Grown & the Last One to Leave Parents' Home
Romeo Jon Bongiovi is the youngest son of his parents and was born over a decade after his oldest sibling. Even though he came into the limelight because of his father's fame, he has successfully kept a low profile.
Romeo Jon Bongiovi's father, Jon Bon Jovi, is an iconic singer, songwriter, philanthropist, guitarist, and actor. He is also the founding member and lead singer of the rock band "Bon Jovi."
While his father is in the entertainment industry, his mother, Dorothea Hurley, is a karate instructor with her own dojo. In addition, she co-runs their family chain of community restaurants.
Jon Bon Jovi, Jesse Bongiovi, Romeo Bongiovi, and Dorothea Hurley at SiriusXM's private concert on June 11, 2018, in New York | Source: Getty Images
Romeo Jon Bongiovi's Parents Raised Him with Lots of Experience in Parenthood
Romeo is the fourth child of his parents and was born on March 29, 2004. The news of his birth hit the media three days later; according to the reports, he was a healthy baby.
His eldest sister Stephanie Rose Bongiovi was born on May 31, 1993; his brothers, Jesse James Louis Bongiovi and Jacob Hurley Bongiovi, were born on February 19, 1995, and May 7, 2002, respectively.
Dorothea Hurley, Jon Bon Jovi, and Romeo Bongiovi at the Fifth Annual LOVE ROCKS NYC Benefit Concert on June 3, 2021, in New York | Source: Getty Images
Joining an already large family, Romeo's parents were already very experienced in caring for babies. Raising him was no longer challenging for them, unlike when they had his only sister, their introduction to parenthood.
Despite having a celebrity dad, Romeo still grew up with fond memories of playing with his father. He would team up with his elder brother Jesse to play two-aside football.
Their team of two would play against their father, who would team up with his immediate older brother Jacob, and their dad would always let Romeo's team win.
Jacob Bongiovi, Romeo Bongiovi, Dorothea Hurley, and Jon Bon Jovi at The Jefferson Awards Foundation 2017 DC National Ceremony on June 22, 2017, in Washington | Source: Getty Images
Romeo Jon Bongiovi & His Family Love to Spend Time with Each Other
Romeo's family is now more tight-knit than ever. The pandemic was a blessing in disguise for them as they had the opportunity to be together for one month.
While they love spending quality time together, his older siblings now have careers to focus on, and their lives away from home meant there were only a few chances to get together.
However, they quarantined together in his childhood home, Jon Bon Jovi's mansion, and enjoyed time with each other. At the time, Romeo was a high school student in Manhattan.
Jesse Bongiovi, Dorothea Hurley, Jon Bon Jovi, Stephanie Bongiovi, Romeo Bongiovi, and Jacob Bongiovi at the 33rd Annual Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on April 14, 2018, in Cleveland | Source: Getty Images
Despite their love for each other, Romeo's parents can't wait for him to graduate and go to college so they can enjoy being empty nesters.
His mother, Dorothea Hurley, revealed that she could not wait to graduate from high school for the last time as this will mean not working around a schedule and having the opportunity to travel with her husband.
Jon Bon Jovi, Stephanie Bongiovi, Prince William, Dorothea Hurley, Romeo Bongiovi, and Jacob Bongiovi at Kensington Palace on November 26, 2013, in London | Source: Getty Images
Romeo Jon Bongiovi Appears in Public with Dad but Keeps a Low Profile
Romeo seems to be the most private among Jon Bon Jovi's four children. He doesn't appear much on his family's social media and doesn't seem to own one.
However, his father shared a rare photo of him on Instagram when he turned 17. In the caption, his father wished him a happy 17th birthday while sending love from his mother and himself.
Despite keeping a low profile, Romeo is not shy of being in front of the camera, as he has attended several public events with his family.
In December 2011, he joined his parents and siblings on the red carpet for the New York premiere of "New Year's Eve." He met Prince William in 2013 when he and his family visited Kensington Palace for a gala in London.
In 2017, he made another outing with his parents and elder brother when they attended The Jefferson Awards Foundation 2017 DC National Ceremony in Washington. However, the amount of information about his life is minimal as he prefers to stay out of the spotlight.