Who was Joseph Cerniglia wife?

Despite his marriage to Melissa Cerniglia, the chef was reportedly having an affair with his 27-year-old pastry chef, Jessica Marotta, before he jumped to his death on Monday, Sept. 27.

Why is Campania closed?

Sadly, the restaurant closed shortly after Joe’s tragic suicide. The old Campania Fair Lawn, NJ location is now occupied by a new restaurant named Sage Restaurant, which has successfully been in that location for over a decade now.

Who is Jessica at Campania?

Jessica Marotta What was once one of the more popular restaurants in the area, the Campania has fallen on hard times. Joe needed to succeed in this business as he had a wife and kids to support. Jessica was a pretty waitress who is a self-confessed flirt. Eventually, Jessica and Joe ended up in a relationship.

What happened to Campania restaurant on Kitchen Nightmares?

It was later discovered that Joe was in a relationship with a pastry chef at the restaurant while still with his wife. Campania closed in January 2011.