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Milania Giudice‘s family has been left with a Garden State-sized hole in their hearts after the recent loss of a family friend.
The 20-year-old daughter of Teresa Giudice and ex Joe Giudice shared July 26 that her childhood BFF Victoria Zardoya died at the age of 20, posting a collection of throwback photos of herself and Victoria when they were younger along with several quotes on grief.
“Lowkey hate nostalgia because what do you mean I can never go back,” the Real Housewives of New Jersey star reshared before adding, “Now I have to remember you for longer than I knew you.”
Meanwhile, Teresa simply shared “We love Victoria” on her IG Stories while Milania’s big sister Gia Giudice, 25, wrote, “Heaven gained a beautiful angel today. We love you Victoria.”
Joe, for his part, penned a lengthy tribute to Victoria, who he promised would “always have a place in our hearts.”
“There are no words for this kind of pain,” Joe wrote on Instagram July 26. “Victoria, you were like a daughter to me. I watched you grow up with my daughter Milania. We were neighbors for years, and you became part of our family. I can’t believe you’re gone.”
The 54-year-old continued, “To think that a simple fall while just being young and having fun could take such a beautiful life is heartbreaking. You were only 20 years old, with your whole future ahead of you. Life is so fragile. In one moment, everything can change. Please don’t take a single day or the people you love for granted.”
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Victoria—whose cause of death has not been revealed publicly—attended the University of Tampa with Milania. And although Audriana Giudice, 16, noted that Victoria’s death “doesn’t feel real” just yet, she’s just grateful for the years of happy memories they shared together with Milania.
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“There are no words that can make sense of this,” Audriana wrote on Instagram. “You were truly one of the most beautiful souls inside and out. You weren’t just a close friend but you were a part of our family and I’ll always be grateful that I got to grow up with you.”
“Thank you for every laugh and every memory,” she concluded. “Rest in peace beautiful girl. You will be loved and missed forever.”
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