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Melissa Gorga's Son Joey Gorga Celebrated His Birthday With the Sweetest Spread

"I wish I was there," The Real Housewives of New Jersey cast member shared of her youngest son's birthday celebration.

By Abby Feiner
The Real Housewives' Most Over-the-Top Birthday Cakes and Desserts Ever

Melissa Gorga tends to go all out with lavish dessert displays to celebrate her family member's special moments, so for her youngest son Joey Gorga's recent birthday, The Real Housewives of New Jersey cast member's mom, Donna Marco, made sure Joey had the sweetest day while Melissa was away. 

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In an Instagram Story, Melissa (who is currently filming Peacock's new series alongside Cynthia Bailey, Luann de LessepsTeresa GuidiceKenya MooreKyle Richards, and Ramona Singer) shared Donna's post from the celebration, writing, "I wish I was there." Donna's photo showed Joey smiling as he sat at a table topped with an Oreo ice cream cake, Haribo Goldbears, and a box of cinnamon rolls from Stop & Shop. The room was also decorated with a few "Happy Birthday" balloons to mark the occasion. 

In a separate Instagram post, Melissa wrote a sweet message to Joey. "Happy birthday my baby," it read. "My little twin, your light shines so bright in every room you walk in. You are the sweetest and kindest little gentleman. I love you to the [moon] & Back baby!"

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For Joey, the birthday fun didn't stop with his sweet spread. The same day, Joe Gorga took Joey and Gino Gorga to an arcade and batting cage. In his own post on Instagram, Joe wrote to his youngest son, "Happy birthday to my mini me, we named you Joey [Gorga] for a reason. I love you."

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