Teresa Giudice Throws Pre-Prison Farewell Party For Joe Giudice

Tomorrow, Joe Giudice will turn himself in to begin serving a 41-month prison sentence on bankruptcy charges.

While he’s behind bars Giudice plans to sober up and get in shape – two things that are pretty easy to do on the inside – but during his final days as a free man, Joe is reportedly enjoying himself to the fullest.

Over the weekend, Joe and wife Teresa Giudice enjoyed a road trip to Virginia for their final pre-prison getaway. 

And according to Radar Online, last night Teresa threw Joe a going-away party with only his nearest and dearest in attendance.

Yes, for this special occasion, Teresa even sent the Bravo camera crews packing.

“Only Joe’s closest friends and family were invited,” said one insider.

While much of Joe’s preparation for the clink will be featured on the next season of The Real Housewives of New Jersey, the final get-together happened off camera, with the crew returning to the Giudice residence today for Joe’s final farewell.

The next season will reportedly conclude with Teresa adjusting to life without Joe during the first days of his absence.

“Next week is the last week of filming,” the source confirms.

Watch The Real Housewives of New Jersey online to get caught up in time for what’s sure to be the most emotional season to date.

Teresa & Joe Giudice Enjoy Pre-Prison Weekend Getaway

Later this week, Joe Giudice will report to prison to begin serving a 41-month sentence on bankruptcy fraud charges.

While it’s likely a somber time in the Giudice household, Juicy Joe and his wife Teresa are reportedly doing their best to enjoy his final days of freedom.

Last week, Teresa and Joe enjoyed a final date night before near their home in New Jersey.

Over the weekend, they left the kids and the Bravo camera crews behind for one last road trip before Joe turns himself in.

“Teresa and Joe went away to Virginia for the weekend,” a source close to the couple tells Radar Online.

“They didn’t film over the weekend. They just made it into a special weekend especially since Joe is leaving.”

The Giudices are back home in the Garden State now, but that doesn’t mean they’re done making the most of Joe’s last days on the outside.

“Word is out there’s a goodbye party Monday night for Joe and only his closest friends will be attending,” says the source.

Not only is Joe facing nearly four years behind bars, there’s a possibility that he’ll be deported to Italy after he completes his sentence.

He reports to prison on Wednesday, so we might be in Joe’s final 48 hours as a free resident of the Jersey.

We’re sure the whole state is absolutely crushed.

Teresa & Joe Giudice Enjoy Final Pre-Prison Date Night

Next week, Joe Giudice will turn himself over to authorities to begin serving a 41-month prison sentence on bankruptcy fraud charges.

Joe’s struggles with alcoholism have been well-documented over the years, so it’s not surprising that Giudice has been drinking heavily in his final days of freedom. 

Fortunately (we suppose), Joe is at least including his long-suffering wife Teresa in his boozy misadventures.

According to Radar Online, the Giudices hit the town on Tuesday for what might be their final date night before Joe begins his lengthy stay at Fort Dix Correctional Institution.

The troubled couple reportedly went out to dinner in Saddle Brook, NJ before hitting an autism research fundraiser hosted by their friends (and new Real Housewives of New Jersey cast members) Robyn Levy and Christina Flores.

“Teresa and Joe showed up together,” said one witness. “But Teresa seemed more into the event than Joe.

“Joe, who is usually lively and gregarious, seemed totally unlike his regular, jovial self. He was out of sorts, quiet and didn’t seem to be mentally present.

“While he was sitting there, it seemed like he was alone with his thoughts,” the source added. “It looked like he was worried and appeared very somber, even though every one else was having a fabulous time.”

Yeah, we guess spending the next few years of life behind bars will weigh on your mind a bit.

Shockingly, Joe didn’t rely on his usual coping mechanism, as witnesses say he barely drank!

“Maybe Joe is cutting down on his drinking?” one onlooker wondered.

We get the feeling that’ll soon be very easy for him.

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