Dolores and Frank Catania's Tributes to Son Frankie Will Make You Tear Up: "Endlessly Proud"
The former RHONJ couple celebrated a special day for their son, Frankie Catania.
Frankie Catania is officially 26 years old! Dolores Catania and her ex-husband, Frank Catania, took to Instagram on October 8, where they posted photos of their youngest child and wrote the sweetest tributes to him in honor of his birthday.
The Real Housewives of New Jersey cast member, who also shares 29-year-old daughter Gabby Catania with Frank, first took to her Instagram feed to wish her son a happy birthday. Dolores posted two photos, one taken recently and another of her holding Frankie when he was a baby boy. The mom of two noted in the caption of the post that she still always views her son as that little boy in the second photo.
"When you swipe to the next picture, it's so funny — no matter how big you are or how old you are I always look at you as the little boy I can still pick up," she wrote. "Every year, I'm amazed by the wonderful person you're becoming. From your first steps to your milestones you've reached this past year, watching you grow has been one of my greatest joys."
"I am endlessly proud of your achievements, big and small (there are no small ones actually), and I'll always be here cheering you on," she continued. "May this year be filled with success, love, and endless opportunities. Cheers to my forever 'little Frankie' I love you!!"
Dolores' fellow RHONJ cast members took to the comments to also share their well wishes for Frankie. "Happy birthday [Frankie]," Teresa Giudice wrote. "Wishing you all the best."
"Happy birthday, Frankie! You have always been the most beautiful person!" Melissa Gorga added.
Frank also posted a series of photos of Frankie taken throughout the years. In his caption, Frank wrote that his two kids gave him "purpose to hustle every day," noting that Frankie has surpassed him "in every way."
"He has become an amazing[,] caring[,] and humble young man and has a work ethic I could only wish for," Frank continued. "I am lucky enough to have a [son] who is a man that I aspire to be. I could not be more proud as a father than I am of my incredible children. You have made my life far beyond what I could have ever asked for and I thank you for that."
Frankie then took to the comments of the post, where he expressed his appreciation for his father.
"Thank you so much Dad," he wrote. "I love you, you are the best."
Frank also took to his Instagram Story, where he posted three photos of him and his little boy at different times in their lives. Whether they're serving up their biggest smiles or most serious faces, the love between them is so apparent.
What does Frankie Catania do for a living?
During RHONJ Season 13, Episode 14, Frankie celebrated getting his "dream job" — but didn't elaborate on his position.
"I'm going to be starting a new position soon," he said during the episode, without getting into much detail about the job. "I'm very excited."
"Nobody is more prepared than you," Frank said about his son.
Where does Frankie Catania live?
During RHONJ Season 14, Episode 5, Frankie revealed that he was almost ready to move out of Dolores' family home, where he lives with his sister and their six dogs. Gabby stated during the episode that she loves their living arrangement, but Frankie mentioned that he has other plans.
"I love our setup. I just feel, you know, within the next year or two, I'm gonna have to look at moving out, moving closer to the city," he admitted, referring to New York City.
