Dolores Catania is an American entrepreneur, TV personality, and philanthropist, hailing from Paterson, New Jersey. She rose to fame in 2016 by appearing in Bravo’s reality TV show, The Real Housewives of New Jersey (RHONJ) Season 7.
Dolores Catania’s maiden name is Dolores Spagnola. Born to Lawrence and Valerie Spagnola in New Jersey, Dolores is American by nationality. She is of Italian and Irish descent. Her ethnicity is European-American, having roots in Italy and Ireland. She is a still participant in RHONJ Season 14.
Dolores Catania’s Wiki biography
| Born name | Dolores Spagnola |
| Nickname | Dolores |
| Gender | Female |
| Birth date | December 28, 1970 |
| Birthplace | Paterson, New Jersey |
| Residence | Paterson |
| Profession | American entrepreneur, TV personality, and philanthropist |
| Ethnicity | European-American |
| Nationality | American |
Dolores Catania age
RHONJ star Dolores Catania is 53 years old (as of today, May 2024). Born on December 28, 1970, to Lawrence and Valerie Spagnola, Dolores was 45 when she participated in the RHONJ Season 7 in 2016. She celebrated her 53rd birthday in December 2023.
| Age in 2024 | 53 years |
| Birth date | December 28, 1970 |
| Parents | Lawrence and Valerie Spagnola |
| Birth year | 1970 |
| Zodiac sign | |
| Hometown | Paterson |
| Occupation | American entrepreneur and TV personality |
Dolores Catania’s height, weight, and body measurement
The RHONJ cast Dolores Catania, 53, stands tall at a perfect height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 meters). She weighs approximately 62 kg. Dolores is a brown-eyed woman who controls her health. The RHONJ star had 157 pounds. After following a strict diet and exercise plan, she was down to 129 pounds.
On her health and body transformation, Dolores says, “Diet is a lifestyle, not a fad. So once you’ve gotten to that point, which I have now with the help of Mounjaro, I don’t eat junk food.”
| Height | 168cm |
| Weight | 62kg (138 lbs) |
| Eye color | Brown |
| Hair color | Brown |
| Facial shape | Oval |
Dolores Catania’s parents and family
Dolores Catania’s parents are Lawrence and Valerie Spagnola, who raised her in New Jersey. Her father, Lawrence, is a former Paterson Chief of Police. Her mother, Valerie, is a homemaker. Her family also consists of three sisters and one brother. American entrepreneur Paul Connell is her new boyfriend.
She married Frank Catania in 1994. She has two children, named Frankie and Gaby Catania. She has dated David Principe, a maternal-fetal medicine specialist. Catania’s co-star Siggy Flicker introduced her to David in 2017.
| Father | Lawrence Spagnola |
| Mother | Valerie Spagnola |
| Siblings | Laura, Tonya, Valerie “Val”, and Louis |
| Spouse | Frank Catania II (m. 1994; div. 1998) |
| Boyfriend | Paul Connell and David Principe |
| Children | Frankie and Gaby Catania |
Dolores Catania’s net worth
RHONJ star Dolores Catania is estimated to be worth $5 million (as of May 2024). Dolores earns about $60,000 per episode of the season of the RHONJ. The major part of her income comes from her business ventures and television assignments.
| Net worth in 2023 | $4 million |
| Net worth in 2024 | $5+ million |
| Wealth sources | Entrepreneurial ventures and television endorsement |
Dolores Catania movies and TV
Dolores Catania will take part in the 14th season of RHONJ’s special cast members, including Teresa Giudice, Paul Connell, Rachel Fuda, Melissa Gorga, and Jennifer Fessler.
| 2024 | The Real Housewives of New Jersey |