Gabrielle Venora Petito was a YouTuber, an internet personality, and an Instagram influencer. Gabby Petito, who would be turning 23 in a few weeks’ time, was reported missing back in August 2021.
Prior to this, she was on vacation with her boyfriend. She was last spotted as they were checking out of a hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her remains were later found in early September at a national park in Wyoming. Police determined that her cause of death was a homicide. A subsequent autopsy later revealed that Gabby had died in late August.
Here is an examination of her parents, Joseph Petito and Nichole Schmidt. Also, learn about their siblings.
Gabby Petito Parents Love Life
Joseph Petito and Nicole Schmidt used to be lovebirds for quite some time. However, they were never legally married despite being together for several years. When they were together, they were blessed with one child, Gabby. She was born on the 19th of March in 1999 in Suffolk.
Shortly afterward, Gabby’s parents separated but still agreed to stay cordial. This was for Gabby’s sake as they wanted to co-parent. Currently, they live separate lives with separate families.
Gabby Petito Mother Nichole Schmidt Biography
Nichole was born between 1978-1980; her exact birth date has never been disclosed as she lives a private life. She is popularly known for being the mother of Gabby Petito.
Regarding her education history, not much information has been given, although it is alleged that she has completed university as a graduate.
Gabby’s mother is of white ethnicity and comes from a middle-class family. Having grown up in a different era, Nichole does not place much stock on social media; hence not much information is available to her.
We do know that she was in a relationship with Joseph Petito for a significant time. Their relationship didn’t work, and so they decided to part ways. Nichole then got into a relationship with another man, Jim Schmidt, with whom they share a son, TJ Schmidt. The demise of Gabby left Nichole at an emotional surge of pain and anger.
Gabby Petito Father Joseph Petito Biography
Joseph ‘Joe’ Petito was born in 1979 in New York. He was additionally brought up in the little town of Selden. Regarding his education, Joseph went to Newfield High School before joining a private university, from which he graduated. From then, he’d find a position as a sales supervisor. Mr. Petito currently resides at Long Island.
He and Nichole were in a committed relationship when they got Gabby in 1999. After their separation, he went on to marry another lady, Tara Wickman Petito, on the 22nd of July in 2005.
This was at a private wedding ceremony. Following the death of Gabby, Joseph was heavily affected, as was evident on his Twitter handle. He talked about how his daughter had touched the world and how she would be missed.
Siblings
Gabby has only one sibling with whom she shares both parents, a brother named TJ Schmidt. His real birth date is not known.
