Dolores Catania is a very popular actress, model, and entrepreneur who recently became famous from the reality show The Real Housewife of New Jersey. She first appeared in the seventh season of the show and became a crucial member of the show, after which she appeared in every season. Apart from being a fine actress, she is also an amazing mother who is very proud of her children.
She was not interested in acting at first and instead was focused on taking care of her children. She worked as a waitress, shampoo dealer, businesswoman, realtor, and other jobs before being approached for the reality show.
She was among the fan favorite mostly because she was very strong, humble, and, more importantly, because of her love for her children.
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Who are Dolores Catania’s children?
Dolores is the mother of two children, whose names are Frankie Catania Jr. and Gabriella Catania. Both children appeared in the reality show when they were still young and fans adore how cute they were.
Dolores Catania with her children. (Credit: Instagram)
Moreover, Dolores was always very caring for her two children, which made her the most lovable character in the show.
Now, both children are all grown up and are pursuing their own career that is not in the steps of their mother.
What does Dolores Catania’s daughter Gabriella Catania do for a living?
One of Dolores’ children, Gabrielle, is the elder child who is currently a veterinarian. During the COVID pandemic in 2019, she revealed that she was having a final exam for graduation, and enough time has passed, so she has definitely completed her education.
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There is not much information on where she resides and the name of the hospital where she provides care to different animals, but there is no doubt she is a very workaholic.
Her mother stated in an interview that she is one of the most hardworking people and likes to achieve what she dreams of.
Dolores Catania’s son Frankie Catania Jr. shares experience in real estate
In 2021, Frankie Jr. was going to college to learn business and asset management and at the time revealed he was graduated. During the four years he was learning about real estate, he also got a job as an asset manager for Revolve Capital in New Jersey.
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This is the proud moment of his parents as he will take over their business when he will be ready. His parents are still in the realtor business and have confirmed they are booming by flipping houses, and now their son is all ready to take up their business.
Frankie Jr. is also equally a workaholic as his sister, and both parents are very proud of the upbringing of their children.
Dolores Catania’s husband and boyfriend — Relationship history
Dolores was first married to a successful businessman and realtor, Frank Catania Sr. The couple first met each other even before they were famous. They started flipping houses and making a profit from their realtor business which landed them a role in The Real Housewife of New York.
Dolores Catania’s ex-husband Frank Catania Sr. (left) and boyfriend Paul ‘Paulie’ Connell (right). (Credit: RealityBlurb)
However, after some years, the couple got divorced, but they are still business partners and have a friendly relationship. She moved on and found another man in her life whose name is Paul “Paulie” Connell.
Connell is currently living together with the actress and has also been featured multiple times on her show. According to his LinkedIn, he is the CEO of a high-end electrical contracting company, but he has not revealed the name and nature of the work he does.
