TODAY – Judge Frank Caprio, who handed down compassion from the bench on the local television series “Caught in Providence,” earning himself and the show national attention, has died. He was 88.
On Aug. 20, a post on his official Facebook page confirmed that Caprio “passed away peacefully” following a “long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.”
Caprio disclosed his diagnosis in 2023 in a clip posted to Instagram in which he asked for prayers.
“Beloved for his compassion, humility, and unwavering belief in the goodness of people, Judge Caprio touched the lives of millions through his work in the courtroom and beyond,” the post reads. “His warmth, humor, and kindness left an indelible mark on all who knew him.”
Beyond being a respected judge, Caprio is remembered as “a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.”
The post concludes, “His legacy lives on in the countless acts of kindness he inspired. In his honor, may we each strive to bring a little more compassion into the world — just as he did every day.”
A ‘Rhode Island Treasure’
Caprio was born into an Italian-American family in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1936, according to a profile from Rhode Island Monthly. He graduated from Suffolk University School of Law, after attending night school.
He rose to prominence on the local access channel series “Caught in Providence,” where his compassionate rulings often went viral and drew national coverage from outlets like NBC News.
The judge went on to become a household name when the show was syndicated and later became available on Prime Video …
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