(Photo by Michael Loccisano\/Getty Images)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\u201cTwo weeks ago today, my father passed away after a long bout with an illness. He passed away peacefully,\u201d Consuelos shared on air. \u201cSuch a fascinating man.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kelly also offered a heartfelt tribute to her late father-in-law, calling him a deeply meaningful presence in their lives.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou were blessed more because you knew him his whole life. I only got to know my father-in-law for 31 years. But they were the best 31 years of my life,\u201d Ripa said. <\/p>\n
\u201cI can honestly say I will miss him every day for the rest of my life, as I know you will, as our children will. He was the greatest person I\u2019ve ever known. He really is so symbolic of everything you are.\u201d<\/p>\n
Consuelos also reflected on his father\u2019s immigrant journey and lifelong dedication to service.<\/p>\nOn \u2018Live With Kelly and Mark,\u2019 Kelly Ripa reads a study to the audience and to Mark Consuelos. (Image Credit: ABC)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\u201cHe came here from Mexico in his early teens. He immigrated here from Mexico, he served his country for 30 years. Ended up in Special Operations Command in Tampa,\u201d Mark said. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis young kid from Mexico just got his education through the Navy\u2026 brilliant, got his master\u2019s while I was a kid and he loved this country so much.\u201d<\/p>\n
On the show, Mark also shared how Saul taught him through hands-on experience rather than lectures, shaping the skills he carries into adulthood.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you asked him what time it was, he would tell you how to build a watch,\u201d Consuelos said. \u201cThere were a lot of lectures\u2026 I learned the most by just watching him.\u201d<\/p>\nOn air, Kelly Ripa describes a thoughtless neighbor\u2019s actions while Mark Consuelos watches on. (Image Credit: ABC)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nRipa noted how involved Saul was in their family\u2019s life, especially when Mark was away for work.<\/p>\n
\u201cA lot of times you\u2019d be away working and we would take the show on the road and your dad would come on remotes to take care of the kids so I could go to work,\u201d she recalled.<\/p>\n
She also marked how hard the loss has been for their three adult children.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is their first loss they\u2019ve ever experienced in their lives,\u201d Ripa said.<\/p>\n
Consuelos concluded by sharing that he was grateful he had the chance to say goodbye before his father\u2019s passing.<\/p>\n
\u201cI was able to thankfully get down there and say goodbye,\u201d he said. \u201cI knew I had to keep on going, especially during that time\u2026 I know he\u2019s there watching.\u201d<\/p>\n
Our thoughts go out to the entire Consuelos family at this incredibly difficult time.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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