Judge Frank Caprio, renowned for his compassion in Rhode Island courts, has died at the age of 88, his son, David Caprio, said in a social media post Wednesday. Caprio, a former judge for the Providence Municipal Court, died following a bout with pancreatic cancer, according to a statement posted to social media. “Beloved for his compassion, humility, and unwavering …
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Frank Caprio, judge who drew huge audience on reality show with his compassion, dies at age 88 from cancer
Facebook Tweet Email Link Providence, Rhode Island AP — Frank Caprio, a retired municipal judge in Rhode Island who found online fame as a caring jurist and host of ” Caught in Providence,” has died. He was 88. His official social media accounts said Wednesday he “passed away peacefully” after “a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.” Caprio billed …
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Beloved Rhode Island Judge Frank Caprio has died after a cancer diagnosis, according to posts on his popular social media pages. Relatives confirmed his death to NBC affiliate WJAR on Wednesday, a day after he’d asked followers from a hospital bed for their prayers. “Unfortunately I’ve had a setback, I’m back in the hospital now and I’m coming to you …
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