The world’s kindest judge leaves behind a legacy of compassion and humanity

Who Was He?

Frank Caprio became a global figure through his show Caught in Providence, where his kind and heartfelt approach to justice won millions of admirers across the world.

In his courtroom, Judge Caprio often forgave parking tickets and fines when he saw people struggling. His belief that justice should be guided by empathy touched countless lives.

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Cancer

BATTLE

In 2023, he revealed that he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Despite undergoing radiation and chemotherapy, he remained hopeful and often asked the public for prayers and positivity.

On August 20, 2025, Judge Frank Caprio passed away peacefully at the age of 88. Rhode Island honored him by lowering flags to half-mast, remembering  him as a true treasure of the  community.

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Judge Caprio will always be remembered as a man who showed the world that justice is not only about law, but also about kindness, compassion, and understanding.