Overview
- Connell proposed on November 10 at the Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, Apple Store, exactly four years after Catania moved in with him.
- He presented a ring with an 11-carat center stone and about four additional carats from John Anthony Jewelers in Edgewater.
- Connell had bought a different stone early in their relationship, then secured the current ring about 18 months ago and delayed proposing through Frank Catania Sr.’s and Frankie Jr.’s engagements.
- Apple staff helped guide them to the spot of their first meeting for the low-key surprise, and Catania said she immediately accepted after initially thinking he might be ill.
- They intend to enjoy the engagement before setting a date, noting Frankie Jr.’s upcoming wedding, possible moving plans, and widespread congratulations from Bravo friends and family.