Judge Frank Caprio dies
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Judge Frank Caprio died at age 88 after a “long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer,” according to a statement posted on his Facebook page on Wednesday, Aug. 20. Caprio, known for his compassionate rulings on a local TV show,
Judge Frank Caprio dead at 88, following long battle with pancreatic cancer. The former Chief Judge of the Providence Municipal Court and star of reality courtroom show Caught in Providence died yesterday.
The funeral services for Judge Frank Caprio will take place in Providence on August 28 and 29, according to a post on Caprio's official Facebook page.
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The judge went on a pilgrimage in 2024 to Lourdes, France, for the betterment of his health. During his February 2025 interview with EWTN News In Depth, Caprio shared that his faith in God and the Catholic Church was his "last hope" as there was no treatment for pancreatic cancer.
Retired Providence, Rhode Island, Judge Frank Caprio, celebrated worldwide for his compassionate courtroom moments, posted a heartfelt farewell to fans in his final video before passing.
Beloved 'nicest judge' Frank Caprio’s final video is going viral and just the kind of heartwarming and unforgettable you'd expect.