Joe Giudice: Off To The Big House!

“Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Teresa Giudice clasped husband Joe’s hand tightly as they left their home early this morning. As The National ENQUIRER has been reporting, Joe is beginning his prison sentence for tax evasion and wire fraud.

Joe had to say a tearful goodbye to his four daughters and the rest of the family, who were joined by close friends who gathered at 7 a.m. for a tearful goodbye.

The couple hugged and kissed in front of their home before setting out to deliver Joe to New Jersey’s FCI Fort Dix for his 41-month sentence. Ex-con Teresa was released in December after serving 11 months for her part in financial scams.

Joe, 43, also faces deportation to Italy since he is not an American citizen, so it is possible this is the last time he will ever see his home!