Dolores Catania Biography

Dolores Catania is an American philanthropist, entrepreneur, and Tv Personality who is best known for starring in Season 11 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey which premiered on February 17 at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo.

She is a living embodiment of a modern-day housewife. Catania has worked tirelessly to ensure a cohesive family unit with her two children and ex-husband turned business partner, Frank. With her son, Frankie, away at college aspiring to be an investment banker and her daughter, Gabrielle, studying in veterinary school, “Dolo” keeps herself more than busy with work, her many rescue pets, and by fueling her passion for helping the community.

Staying true to her humble beginnings, Catania earned the key to her hometown of Paterson, New Jersey for her deep commitment to improving the city. Catania’s involvement with organizations such as St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, Halfway Home Animal Rescue Team, Maimonides Breast Center, Angels for Animals Network, and multiple local women’s and children’s shelters assists her to live out her motto of “everyone has something to give.”

Dolores Catania Age

Catania is 52 years old as of 2022. She was born on December 28, 1970, in Paterson, New Jersey, United States. She celebrates her birthday on the 28th of December every year.

Dolores Catania Height

Catania stands at the height of 5 feet 7 inches (168 cm) tall and weighs about 137 lb or 62 kg.

Dolores Catania Family

Catania has managed to keep her personal life away from the limelight hence she has not disclosed any information about her parents. She has a brother named Louis Spagnola. She lost her grandmother, Elizabeth Spagnola, at the end of 2017, she was 104 years old.

Dolores Catania Ex-Husband / Partner

Catania was married to Frank Catania from 1999-2017. The two are blessed with two children, Frankie Catania (born October 8, 1998), and Gabrielle Catania (born September 25, 1995).

Dolores Catania Boyfriend

As of 2020, Catania is dating David Principe, but she remains very close to her ex-husband, Frank Catania and their bond is so tight. In an August 23 Instagram post, she shared a golden hour selfie with David as the pair spent some time at Seaside Park Beach at the Jersey Shore. The two were all smiles, and Dolores captioned the post, “The doc.”

Dolores Catania Net Worth

Catania has an estimated net worth of $4 million.

Dolores Catania Plastic Surgery

In 2020, Catania revealed that she got a tummy tuck, liposuction, and a butt lift. After the procedure, she was very open about her experience. But before the surgery, not many people knew of her plans to go under the knife — including her boyfriend, David Principe. During the Season 11 premiere, Dolores revealed that things have been a bit “dicey” between her and David since she got the plastic surgery. Part of it is because of the fact that she waited until the last minute to tell David about her procedure.

Dolores Catania The Real Housewives of New Jersey

Catania is one of the cast members of season 11 of The Real Housewives of New Jersey an American reality television series that premiered on February 17, on Bravo. The show focuses on the personal and professional lives of several women residing in the U.S. State of New Jersey.

This season consists of six cast members. Previously-featured cast members include original cast members Danielle Staub, Jacqueline Laurita, Caroline Manzo, and Dina Manzo; and later additions Kathy Wakile, Teresa Aprea, Amber Marchese, Nicole Napolitano, and Siggy Flicker. Filming for the eleventh season was postponed by Bravo in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The season is set to premiere on February 17, 2021.

In this season, Dolores is on the edge of turning 50. She is feeling and looking her best after a tummy tuck and the extra time she is spending with her kids. But keeping secrets from her boyfriend, David, proves to be tricky, and pressure mounts when the other women question if she’s settling for less while their commitment plans still loom.

Below is a list of other cast members.

1. Teresa Giudice
2. Melissa Gorga
3. Margaret Josephs
4. Jackie Goldschneider
5. Jennifer Aydin

Dolores Catania Weight Loss

Catania lost 25 pounds after following a strict diet and a tummy tuck. She shared a before and after photo showing off her slimmer figure.

Dolores Catania Ethnicity

Catania is of Italian and Irish descent.

Dolores Catania Hair Color

Catania found a new hair look a warm chestnut-meets-amber base with subtle golden tones throughout.

Dolores Catania Facelift

Catania shared a before and after a photo showing her facelift results, “My jawline is back, my jowls are gone,” gushed Dolores.

The table below answers some of the frequently asked questions about Catania.