Felice Bastianich Biography

Felice Bastianich was famous for tying the knot with Italian/Croatian celebrity chef, television host, author, and restaurateur Lidia Giuliana Matticchio Bastianich aka Lidia Bastianich. He was widely known as Lidia Bastianich' husband (ex-husband) rather than for his professional career.

Felice Bastianich Childhood, Education

Felice was born in Istria, Croatia, and spent most of his childhood days in Istria. The exact date of birth of Felice is not disclosed. 

He is of Italian descent and was widely known as a chef. Sadly, information regarding his education, early days, parents, and struggling days were not disclosed in the media. But one thing is sure that he traveled to the United States of America to pursue his professional career and soon started working in a restaurant.

Felice Bastianich Marriage & Divorce With Husband Lidia Bastianich

While talking about Felice Bastianich's personal life, he was married to Italian/Croatian celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich. Felice got introduced to Lidia on her 16th birthday party. Later on, after a couple of catch-ups, the couple fell in love with each other.

After dating for a couple of years, Felice and Lidia got married in 1966. The couple shares two children together; son Joe Bastianich and daughter Tanya Bastianich Manuali. They were known as "Culinary Couple." Sadly, after being married for around 31 years, the couple separated and got divorced in 1997.

Reason Behind Divorce

Though the exact reason for their divorce is not mentioned in the media, some sources claim that when Lidia thought of expanding their business, Felice didn’t agree and thus created a huge buzz in their life resulting to divorce.

Love Affairs & Children

Besides Lidia, he was not involved in any kind of extra affairs. There are no records of his past affairs and dating relationships.

Felice became the grandfather of his grand children’s Olivia Bastianich, Ethan Bastianich and Miles Bastianich.

Net Worth

Felice Bastianich's net worth is not disclosed until the date. However, his ex-wife Lidia Bastianich's net worth is $3.75 million.

Death

However, he died on December 12, 2010. The reason for his death is still not disclosed.

Felice Bastianich facts on timeline

	Married to Lidia Bastianich 1966 In 1966, Felice got married to an Italian/Croatian celebrity chef Lidia Bastianich. From this married life they had two children together named Joe Bastianich and Tanya Bastianich Manuali. This married life lasted for about three decades and they got divorced in 1997
	First child, Joe Bastianich September 17 , 1968 An American restaurateur, winemaker and an author, Joe Bastianich is the first child of Felice Bastianich. Joe was born to Felice Bastianich and his ex wife Lidia Bastianich. Joe was born on 17th of September 1968 in Astoria, New York City, New York, United States.
	Second child, Tanya Bastianich Manuali 1971 He became father for the second time in his life in the early 1970s. He and his ex wife Lidia Bastianich welcomed their second child together in 1971 and that time it was a daughter and they named her Tanya Bastianich.
	He died December 13 , 2010 Felice Bastianich was probably known for being the ex husband of Lidia Bastianich. Lidia Bastianich is a well known celebrity chef, television host and an author from United States. He died at an old age on 13th of December 2010.