Tragedy has struck the Caprio family. A retired Rhode Island municipal judge, who was well-known for his expertise on law, has sadly breathed his last. Frank Caprio was 88 years old when he left his Earthly abode. The 88-year-old was an active and jubilant personality and gained quite a lot of fame online.
His antics as a caring jurist won people’s hearts as Caprio was showered with love, affection, and respect. One of Caprio’s most memorable works was his ‘Caught In Providence’ podcast. The news of his demise was circulated via his official social media page.
How Did Frank Caprio Die?
Frank Caprio’s death was confirmed on his social media page. The statement said that the retired judge has passed away “peacefully.” Coming to the reason for such a tragic turn of events, it was reported that the 88-year-old was suffering from pancreatic cancer for a long time. The statement clarified that the judge died after “a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.”
Judge Frank Caprio was such a good hearted soul. Always enjoyed seeing him in the courtroom, because he never, ever felt intimidating. He was one of the few people who seemed like he was born to be a judge and lead, because he really did his best to help each person and not just… https://t.co/NWHQ75VqOz pic.twitter.com/p9G8jxpHuE
— Sassington, M.C. (@MissSassbox) August 20, 2025
Looking back at his online videos, the issue with Caprio’s health could be fathomed from his updates. Only last week, the 88-year-old posted a Facebook video where he informed about getting admitted to the hospital. He termed the incident as a “setback.”
Ironically, he also asked his fans to “remember me in your prayers.”
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Surely, Frank Caprio was a one-of-a-kind judge. While in the courtroom, Caprio was known to deal with people and cases with utter compassion and kindness. His most popular act was dismissing tickets for minor offenses. However, the judge could also be seen speaking in a kind manner while handing out justice. What’s The Gossip expresses its deepest condolences to Caprio’s family and prays for his soul to Rest In Peace.
