Peter Fornetti parents are John and Terese Fornetti. John is a second-generation dentist in the family.
Fornetti is best known as the producer of the television reality show The Curse of Oak Island. He also appears as one of the team members of the Oak Island team. The show follows brothers Rick and Marty Lagina as they try their best to find the hidden treasure in Canadian Oak Island. Their fantasy of the hidden treasure started after reading an article on the artifacts as young kids.
Peter has been involved with his uncles in their quest and reality television series since 2014. He took the role as a producer a year later in 2015 and has produced 66 episodes across five seasons until 2022. He works with Prometheus Entertainment, the production house responsible for producing The Curse of Oak Island, as an associate producer since 2015.
Fornetti worked as a School-Based Mental Health professional, Counseling Intern, and research assistant at Marquette University, after starting his career as a dental hygienist at his father’s The John Fornetti Dental Center in 2011, according to his LinkedIn profile.
Peter Fornetti Father John Fornetti Is A Dentist
Peter Fornetti parents include doctor father and mother Terese. John Fornetti is a second-generation dentist from Iron Mountain.
John started his practice in 1983 after graduating from Marquette University the same year. According to his LinkedIn profile, Dr. Fornetti earned his DDS Dentistry degree from the institution between 1976 and 1983.
The dentist heads his highly skilled team at The John Fornetti Dental Center, where he works as the owner and dental surgeon. John is a second-generation dentist in the family. John’s father was also a dentist who graduated from dental school in 1944. He fought in World War II before returning to Iron Mountains for his dental practice.
Moreover, John also has had the beautiful opportunity of working with his son Dr. Daniel Fornetti aka Dr. Dan, a third-generation dentist in the Fornetti family. Dan not just followed his father by becoming a dentist but also graduated from the same institution. He graduated from Marquette University School of Dentistry in 2011.
The father-son duo currently works together at The John Fornetti Dental Center.
John Also Has His Own Dental Center
Dr. John owns The John Fornetti Dental Center. John founded his dental center in 1983 after graduating from Marquette University School of Dentistry.
In its four decades of operation, John’s team has grown to 12 members. The John Fornetti Dental Center team includes three DDS including John, three registered hygienists, three dental assistants, an office manager, a front desk staff, and a greeter.
He runs the show at his clinic with help from his son Dr. Dan and another DDS Dr. Nicole. The dental surgeons are assisted by hygienists Meghan, Ewa, and Ashley. Paula, Cherly, and Shelly also help the team during the procedures. Donna manages the office while Kiara and Karen assist the guests and greet them upon arrival.
According to the center’s website, they are more focused on making the visit less painful if not enjoyable for their customers. Furthermore, they also refer to their patients as guests to minimize the traditional hospital feeling and environment.
Terese Fornetti Is The Sister of Rick and Marty Lagina
Peter mother Terese Fornetti is the sister of Rick and Marty from The Curse of Oak Island.
Terese is the youngest of four Lagina siblings. She revealed she grew up in the typical 1950s and 1960s that somewhat looks to have come straight out of American sitcoms, according to a YouTube video.
Apart from her two elder brothers Rick and Marty, Terese also has an elder sister named Marianne Gardner. Marianne is the eldest of four siblings and they all grew up playing together in their childhood.
The four siblings lived in a quiet neighborhood with tree-lined roads as the two sisters recall speaking with History TV. They also revealed Rick and Marty mostly did not invite the two sisters to join them in the treasure adventures during their childhood. Everything was about treasure hunting for the two lads as that was all they read about.
Terese is married to Dr. John Fornetti and the couple shares four children together. They have three sons Daniel, David, and Peter, and a daughter Julia in their family. She has supplied several images and videos of the good old days for The Curse of Oak Island according to her IMDb profile.
Peter Followed Into Footsteps Of His Uncles
Peter followed in the footsteps of his uncles Rick and Marty. Peter is also a producer of the treasure-hunting television series The Curse of Oak Island.
Peter has been credited with producing 66 episodes of the show between 2015 and 2023. He has also received credits for producing a spin-off version of The Curse of Oak Island: Drilling Down for one episode in 2020.
Furthermore, Peter has worked as an associate producer for Prometheus Entertainment since July 2014, according to his LinkedIn profile. Apart from producing, Peter has also appeared on the television show in 65 episodes between 2014 and 2023.
However, Peter is a mental health counselor by trade. He graduated from Marquette University, where he studied and earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology. He later attended West Virginia University to earn his Master of Arts degree in mental health counseling.
Peter Fornetti Net Worth
Peter Fornetti net worth is over $250,000, according to Celebs Fortune.
Furthermore, the website reports that Peter makes about $150,000 per year. He is currently accumulating his wealth by producing and appearing on The Curse of Oak Island with his uncles Rick and Marty.
According to his LinkedIn profile, he also works as a Clinical counselor for Open Minds Psychological. He has held the position since August 2022. According to US News, Clinical counselors make around $49,130 per year.