US EditionJudge Frank Caprio’s Death Leaves Mourners Remembering His Compassion that Drew Many Online Fans
Judge Frank Caprio, famed for his empathetic rulings and TV show, passed after battling pancreatic cancer; thousands worldwide expressed support, with funeral attended by notable figures.
- On Thursday, memorial services for Judge Frank Caprio begin with public visitation from 3 to 7 p.m. at the Rhode Island Convention Center Hall A, followed by a funeral Mass Friday at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence.
- Caprio, who died earlier this month at 88 after a long battle with pancreatic cancer, retired in 2023 after gaining national fame through 'Caught in Providence', whose clips have over 1 billion views.
- Known for his bedside manner on the bench, Caprio dismissed fines of $400 and had honorary pallbearers including Johnston Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. and Paula Abdul.
- Organizers are offering parking and livestreaming, with complimentary three-hour parking in the Rhode Island Convention Center North Garage and Providence Place Mall waiving fees from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday; the funeral Mass will be livestreamed on the former judge's social media pages.
- Caprio's judicial style emphasized kindness, exemplified by calling children to the bench and billing his courtroom as a place of compassion he learned from his father.
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Judge Frank Caprio’s Death Leaves Mourners Remembering His Compassion That Drew Many Online Fans
People from all over the world lined up to pay tribute to Frank Caprio, a retired municipal judge who found online fame as an empathetic jurist and host of “ Caught in Providence,” at memorial services beginning Thursday in his home state of Rhode Island. Caprio, who won hearts with the folksy humor and compassion he brought to his courtroom, had pancreatic cancer and died on Aug. 20 at 88. His family said they had been moved by the outpouring o…
Mourners pay respects to Judge Frank Caprio in Rhode Island; funeral will be livestreamed
Retired judge Frank Caprio’s son welcomed the public to attend his father’s visitation on Thursday and his Friday funeral Mass at in Providence, Rhode Island. It will also be livestreamed.
Judge Frank Caprio's death leaves mourners remembering his compassion that drew many online fans (copy)
People from all over the world are expected to pay tribute to Frank Caprio, a retired Rhode Island municipal judge who found online fame as an empathetic jurist and host of “Caught in Providence.” Memorial services begin Thursday in his…
Judge Caprio's oldest son: 'He was the best dad in the world'
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Frank Caprio was more than just "America's nicest judge," especially to his five children. "He was the best dad in the world," his oldest son Frank T. Caprio told 12 News Thursday. Caprio, who died last week at the age of 88, made it a point to be present for each of his children, according to his eldest son. "He was always there for my brothers and sister and I, even though he was always busy," Frank T. Caprio said. "H…
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