How rich is Albert DePrisco? Net worth, wife Lisa Niemi, Wiki

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• Albert DePrisco is a millionaire and jeweler owner from the US.
• He married Patrick Swayze’s ex-wife Lisa Niemi in 201•
• He is the sponsor and public face of “Children’s Trust of Massachusetts” and supports “Make-A-Wish Foundation Massachusetts”.
• His current net worth is estimated at $40 million and his wife’s is estimated at $1 million.
• He has light blue eyes and blond hair that has turned gray.

 

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Introduction

Not all people born into wealthy families are instantly famous. Some of them gain fame by marrying someone of lower financial status, albeit more known to the general public. This is the case of Albert DePrisco, a millionaire and businessman who made headlines only after marrying Patrick Swayze’s ex-wife. Who is Albert DePrisco and how rich is he anyway?

Early life and education

DePrisco was born on August 30, 1955 in an unknown city in the US, most likely in Massachusetts.

His parents are Maria DePrisco and Francis DePrisco, and he has a sister named Deirdre E. DePrisco. His family was quite wealthy and very business oriented, and DePrisco was influenced by them to become known among entrepreneurs. Other than this little information, nothing is known about his education and childhood life.

Career

DePrisco is the owner of one of the largest jewelry stores in the world, named BEN DePrisco Wellesley. The store was owned by his parents, but he bought it from them in 1995 and worked independently for 10 years.

In 2005, the store was moved to Washington Street in Wellesley, Massachusetts, USA. The brand specializes in making diamonds and other types of expensive jewelry and has opened another store in Downtown Boston, Massachusetts, as well as one on Cape Cod in Osterville, Massachusetts.

Married to Lisa Niemi

DePrisco first made headlines in 2011 when he started dating Lisa Niemi, an actress and ex-wife of popukar actor Patrick Swayze. Born on May 26, 1956 in Houston, Texas, USA, Lisa Niemi is known for her many appearances in films alongside Swayze.

Lisa Niemi

They performed together in “Steel Dawn”, “Urban Cowboy” and “Grandview, USA”, but the most famous title is “One Last Dance”. The couple married in 1975 and remained married until Swayze died in 2009. DePrisco was said to be the couple’s close friend, staying by Niemi’s side after her husband died.

They began dating not long after Swayze’s passing, and DePrisco proposed to Niemi on December 28, 2013, and the couple married on May 25, 2014 in an intimate ceremony at The Mar-a-Lago Club, located in Palm Beach, Florida. one of the largest and most expensive resorts in Palm Beach, built in the 1920s.

Despite being held in such a luxurious estate, the wedding was rather private, held only for the couple’s family and close friends. Niemi’s wedding band is an expensive cushion-cut diamond eternity band, and she also has a second band that matches DePrisco’s. Their wedding dance was choreographed by Deirdre, De Prisco’s sister, who works as a professional ballroom dancer. The bride was apparently gorgeous in a long, white dress, while De Prisco wore a classic black and white suit.

Since both were in their late fifties when they got married, the couple has no children.

Lisa Nieni married Albert DePrisco five years after the death of her previous husband (Patrick Swayze) from pancreatic cancer.

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Niemi also had no children with Swayze. It’s been said that she was pregnant when she married her first husband but had a miscarriage, after which she was told she could not have children.

Even though she has remarried, Niemi still often posts pictures on her Instagram profile where she remembers her late first husband. When asked about it, she once said, “I must say that the love I have for Patrick was never in conflict or competition with my feelings for Albert.” She also stated that she thinks Swayze would be happy she remarried, and that the man she chose to marry is DePrisco.

Private life

Despite being a millionaire, DePrisco always did well to keep most of his life private. He is the face of Children’s Trust of Massachusetts, the organization dedicated to ending child abuse in Massachusetts, and is their proud sponsor. “Children’s Trust of Massachusetts” operates through a vast network consisting of more than 100 innovative and creative community foundations that seek to help children in need. In 2017, DePrisco donated a piece of his jewelry to the silent auction held at the annual Children’s Trust Gala.

Another foundation that DePrisco supports is “Make-A-Wish Foundation Massachusetts” as well as their Rhode Island’s Diamond Raffle which is always featured at the fundraising gala. In 2015, DePrisco donated a pair of Tahitian diamond and pearl earrings, which sold for about $15,000. All proceeds from the sale were donated to the “Make-A-Wish Foundation”.

DePrisco is not active on any social media, while his wife Lisa Niemi does Instagram account.

Net value

DePrisco earns most of his income through his jewelry business that he has owned for decades. As of April 2020, DePrisco’s net worth is estimated around $40 million. On the other hand, his wife has a net worth of around $1 million.

Physical Characteristics

The exact dimensions of DePrisco have not been disclosed, but judging by the photos we can see that he stands at an average height for a man, with a weight slightly above average for his height. He has light blue eyes and blond hair that has now turned gray.