Frank Caprio, Rhode Island TV judge known for his compassion, dies at 88

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.

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.

A post on his official Facebook page Wednesday 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.”