Margaret has said on RHONJ that her and Jan's divorce initially took a toll on her and their family. The pair married on November 19, 1994, and were together for nearly two decades before splitting. Together, they raised Margaret's son from a previous relationship and Jan's three kids from another relationship.

Due to Margaret's yearning to stay active in her stepchildren's lives, she and Jan remained close after their breakup. When Jan died of a heart attack in September 2022, Margaret posted a tribute to him on Instagram, stating she and her family were "heartbroken." She also opened up about their relationship, stating they "spoke every day" and reflected on their lives together during their final conversation.

"The night before he left us, we shared a beautiful conversation of how blessed we are, our children all successful and happy and that we could only brag to each other," Margaret shared in her post. "We spoke every day; he was my family."

"Jan was an amazing father, grandfather, friend, and partner to his girlfriend," she continued. "He loved everyone unconditionally; he loved Motown, working out, and Italian food, but most of all, he loved his family."

Although Margaret can admit her and Jan's marriage wasn't what she ultimately needed, it's great that they could move past their pain to keep the peace in their family. Rest well, Jan.

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