Dolores Catania Biography
Dolores Catania is a philanthropist, businesswoman, and reality TV personality popularly known for appearing as a main cast member in the seventh season of the reality show The Real Housewives of New Jersey. Moreover, she has been selected to be among the contestants in the upcoming season three of the reality TV show The Traitors which will premiere in 2025.
Dolores Catania “The Real Housewives of New Jersey”
Catania became a part of “The Real Housewives of New Jersey” (RHONJ) main cast in 2016; she debuted in season 7. Ever since making her stage debut, Dolores has captured the attention of viewers with her real and profound tales. Her dating life, her relationship with her ex-husband, parenthood, finding oneself, trust, and independence have all been major themes of her journey on the show.
What’s more, she is one of the most likable housewives in the franchise thanks to her honest portrayal of her experiences. Her sincere approach to life’s hardships and down-to-earth manner has struck a deep chord with viewers, garnering her a great deal of respect. In 2018, Bravo fans elected her “Miss Congeniality” over the whole Real Housewives syndicate, recognizing and celebrating her relatability.
Dolores’s status as a loved character in the Real Housewives universe has been cemented by her capacity to establish a personal connection with fans. She’s a prominent figure on RHONJ thanks to her unrelenting commitment to her family and friends and her continuous path of self-discovery.
Dolores Catania philanthropist
In addition to being a well-known figure on reality TV, Dolores Catania is a committed philanthropist who is actively involved in several charitable activities. She is committed to changing the world and also includes her support of neighborhood aid and animal welfare programs, which she believes are essential to enhancing the lives of all those in need, human or animal.
Apart from her charitable contributions, Dolores has also dabbled in solo endeavors. Her roles in some independent films and television shows, such as Brad Forenza’s “Around the Sun” and “Breaking Points,” have demonstrated her flexibility as an actress. These projects showcase her ability beyond reality TV and provide her the chance to express herself creatively and engage audiences in novel ways.
Catania worked as a waitress, shampoo girl, correctional officer, realtor, and surgical assistant before she joined the Housewives. Along with her ex-husband, she actively owns a fitness firm and flips houses.
Dolores Catania Age
As of 2023, Dolores Catania is 53 years old, she was born on December 28, 1970, in Paterson, New Jersey, US. Besides, she celebrates her birthday on 28th of December with a zodiac sign of Capricorn.
Dolores Catania Parents and Early life
The RHONJ star is of Italian and Irish descent. Catania is the daughter of a retired Chief of Police for Paterson Mr. Lawrence and his wife Valerie Spagnola homemaker. Further, Dolores disclosed that even though her father moved out of the house when he was appointed Chief of Police in Paterson, her parents are still happily married. Likewise, she has three sisters Laura, Tonya, and Valerie “Val”, and a brother, Louis.
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Dolores Catania Boyfriend
Dolores has been dating the Dublin-born father of two sons Paul “Paulie” Connell, whom she met on a line at an Apple Store. The two lives together. She however, is about to give a divorce update on her boyfriend, Paulie Connell. The two have been happily in love since 2021 but he has been legally married all along.
Dolores Catania Net Worth
Catania’s net worth is estimated to be between $3 million and $4 million. However, her main source of income comes from her appearance in the reality show and Films as well as from her personal endeavors.
Dolores Catania First Husband
The RHONJ star Dolores’s first married to Frank Catania. The two wed on September 16, 1994. Frank “Frankie” III (born 1998) and Gabrielle “Gaby” (born 1995) are the couple’s two children. When she revealed that husband had cheated on her while she was nine months pregnant with Frankie, it was essentially the end of their marriage during her first season as Housewife.
Furthermore, Dolores has also been in a relationship with maternal-fetal medicine specialist David Principe. The two began dating in 2017 but later broke up in 2021. Siggy Flicker was the one introduce them to each other.
Social Platforms
You can follow her via Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, However, she does appear to have a public TikTok account.