The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Dolores Catania's ex-husband, Frank Catania, is thrilled about her engagement to Paulie Connell. "Congratulations 🎉🎈," Frank, 60, commented on People's Instagram post announcing the news on Wednesday, November 12. "We are so happy for you guys and can't wait to celebrate. Love you guys." Dolores, 54, and Frank were married from 1994 to 1998. The former spouses have maintained a friendship and coparenting relationship through the years as they raised their kids, Gabrielle, 30, and Frankie, 26.