Frank Caprio passed away at the age of 88 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer, diagnosed in 2023. He was known as the “kindest judge in the world”.
Caprio was born in Rhode Island. He hosted the show “TV Caught in Providence,” where real people appeared before the Providence Municipal Court to hear their sentences.
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The judge handled cases involving traffic fines, parking tickets, and preliminary hearings of minor criminal offenses.
Frank Caprio was widely recognized for his empathy in the courtroom, earning him the title of the kindest judge. He was also nominated twice for an Emmy Award for his charismatic and generous personality.
His son, Frank T. Caprio, shared a post on Instagram on Wednesday (20) announcing the judge’s death.
“Judge Frank Caprio passed away peacefully at the age of 88 after a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer,” he wrote.
“Beloved for his compassion, humility, and unwavering faith in the goodness of people, Judge Caprio touched millions of lives through his work in the courtroom and beyond,” he continued.
Before passing away, the judge had shared on his Instagram profile that he had been hospitalized due to the illness.
Frank Caprio is survived by his wife Joyce, his five children, Frank, David, Marissa, John, and Paul, seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.
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