Peter Fornetti is the nephew of the Laginas on The Curse of Oak Island. Peter is the son of their younger sister Teresa Lagina.

He studied at Kingsford high school in his hometown. He completed his bachelor’s degree from Marquette University in psychology, where his parents were present to enjoy his success.

Afterward, he acquired his master’s degree at West Virginia University.

Currently, he is a mental health counselor in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.

He served in Prometheus Entertainment and Open Minds Psychological department.

Besides this, he previously operated as a teacher, career counselor, school-based mental health professional, and counseling intern.

How Is Peter Fornetti Related To The Laginas?

Peter Fornetti is the nephew of Lagina brothers Rick and Marty. Peter was born to Teresa, Rick and Marty’s younger sister.

Rick and Marty grew up with his two sisters, Terese and Marianne. As Fornetti is the son of their youngest sister, he has a direct family bond with these treasure hunters.

However, he has a different surname as he used it from his father’s site.

Unlike his other siblings, he showed interest in treasure hunting like his uncles.

Even they felt proud to have their young nephew on the show.

When the audience learnt about his relationship with Laginas, they thought that he was in the show because of his uncle.

They said he never did anything on Oak Island and compared him with his family members.

However, at a young age, he worked with his father in The John Fornetti Center as a hygiene assistant for two years.

Later, the college readiness teacher emerged in the show as the associate producer in The Curse of Oak Island season three.

At a young age, he succeeded in his career and worked on 70 episodes.

While working in the entertainment field, he expands his experience in other various departments.

He was the associate producer of the episode The Curse of Oak Island: Drilling Down in 2020.

Peter Fornetti Parents David and Terese

The treasure hunter has loving parents, Terese and John Fornetti. He grew up with his siblings David, Daniel, and Julia.

Mother Terese Fornetti

Peter Fornetti mother Terese is the sister of Lagina brother.

She grew up with them while learning about their interest in treasure from an early age in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.

She is the youngest kid in the Lagina family, whereas Marianne is the eldest.

Terese joined Kingsford High School alongside her siblings and later studied at Marquette University, where her son completed his graduation.

She is active on her social handle, where she posted the graduation picture of her son.

Besides this, she frequently shared her brother’s achievements on her Facebook page.

The Marquette University graduate said her sister Maryann Gardner and her felt blessed to have great brothers like them.

Rick and Marty went off on their adventure from a young age. She said everything was an adventure to them, including the Christmas gifts.

She enjoyed watching her brothers having fun as there was an element of children hidden inside them.

Dentist Father John Fronetti

Peter Fornetti father John is a dentist who has performed dental work since 1983.

He is a second-generation dentist who chose the footstep of his father, who completed his dental studies in 1944.

After completing his practice, he returned home and began his life with his four children, three sons and one daughter.

His two sons, Peter and Dan Fornetti, keep their family tradition and operate at their family dentistry center.

Both of his kids graduated from Marquette University School and chose different courses.

He received a chance to practice with his son when he returned home after staying in St. Louis for a few years.

He is a family man who spent time with his wife, children, and grandchildren, Emma Ann, George Henry, and Catherine Elizabeth.

The Young Producer’s Appearance on Oak Island

Peter emerged in the historical reality TV series The Curse of Oak Island in 2015. He started his career as a production assistant with fellow lead producer Jack Begley.

In the show, he even worked with the executive producer Kevin Burns.

The American production company Prometheus Entertainment approached him in 2014 as they glimpsed his potential.

As a result, he joined the team as an associate producer.

As the mental health advisor, his impression on the show made followers question if he did some community service.

They said he was the new Alex Lagina of the show, and they switched their places.

Even his brother David occurred in the show as the producer from 2021 to 2022.

Fans thought these brothers were the same person as they never appeared in the same room together.

Some believed they replaced Peter and appointed David in his position.

After his break in the filming line for four years, he finally joined the series with the season 8.