Judge Caprio remembered for kindness ahead of funeral
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mourners lined the inside of the convention center in Providence Thursday afternoon to pay their respects to Judge Frank Caprio. People from all over the world shared…
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Judge Caprio memorial service begins in Providence Thursday
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Today, Providence will begin paying their final respects to the world's nicest judge as the funeral for the beloved Judge Frank Caprio begins.…
Family of Judge Caprio releases list of honorary pallbearers
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The family of Judge Frank Caprio released the list of pallbearers and honorary pallbearers that will take part in the judge's funeral procession on Aug. 29. The procession will depart the Cathedral of Saints Peter and…
Taunton woman dedicates 'Kindness Stand' flowers to Judge Caprio
TAUNTON, Mass. (WLNE) -- A Taunton woman who drew inspiration from Judge Frank Caprio's life dedicated her flower stand to him for the day on Friday.…
Judge Caprio sends off Providence College graduates over commencement weekend
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- It was commencement weekend for Providence College, and who better to wish the Friars well as they enter the real world…
Judge Caprio asks for hats amid hair loss during cancer battle
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Amid his cancer battle Judge Caprio posted a video asking for people to send him hats to try on. "When I lost my hair, in one interview I had a hat on and I indicated I've…
Judge Caprio receives Project Purple blanket for support during cancer battle
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- A non-profit organization is empowering Judge Frank Caprio during his cancer battle. Project Purple, which hopes to find a cure for pancreatic cancer and improve the lives of pancreatic cancer patients, is rallying around Caprio, who announced…
Former Judge Caprio to light the Big Blue Bug for the holidays
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Frank Caprio, retired Providence Municipal Court judge, will light the Big Blue Bug for the holidays. Caprio will serve as the celebrity lighter in the annual tradition of illuminating Nibbles Woodaway. The face of "Caught in…
Judge Caprio unveils new courtroom named in his honor
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The former Providence Municipal Courtroom was renamed after well-known Judge Frank Caprio Friday. Caprio served on the bench for nearly 40 years, and is most…
Providence courtroom to be renamed in honor of Judge Caprio
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The Providence municipal courtroom will be renamed Friday in honor of "the nicest judge in the world." Former Chief Judge Frank Caprio is also affectionately known as "the grandfather of Providence." Caprio served the city for…
Providence officials, fans react to Judge Caprio's retirement
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Judge Frank Caprio, 38-year chief judge of the municipal court, announced his retirement Friday. City leaders and residents showed an outpouring of support for "the grandfather of Providence."…
Judge Caprio to retire after nearly 40 years on the bench
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- After nearly 40 years on the bench, Judge Frank Caprio is retiring. "As I reflect on my 38 years as a judge, I hope I have lived up to the example of all those that served…
6 Questions: Judge Caprio discusses internet fame and worst excuse he's ever heard
By: John DeLuca Email: news@abc6.com Twitter: @ABC6 PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — He's presided over the court of common sense for three ...
Buddy TV: Buddy Talks Chafee asking Judge Caprio to Resign Position
In this edition of "Buddy TV," Buddy talks about RI Gubernatorial candidate Lincoln Chafee, saying Judge Caprio should resign from his job as Chairman of the Board of Governors for Higher Education...
Kindness, understanding and dignity: Rhode Island and the world say goodbye to Judge Frank Caprio
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Services for Judge Frank Caprio began at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul at 10 a.m. Friday, as friends and family rose to recount memories of "America's nicest…
Rhode Island and the world say goodbye to Judge Frank Caprio
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Friday morning's funeral mass for Judge Frank Caprio at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence was a…
Mourners remember Judge Frank Caprio
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Mourners in Providence have gathered at the Rhode Island Convention Center to remember Judge Frank Caprio Thursday. Visitation hours for the…
Providence Place Mall parking to be free for five-hour period on Thursday to honor Judge Frank Caprio
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)-- As the nearby Rhode Island Convention Center prepares to host a memorial service for Judge…
Funeral services for Judge Frank Caprio to be held in Providence August 28 and 29
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- The funeral services for Judge Frank Caprio will take place in Providence on August 28 and 29, according to a post on Caprio's official Facebook page. The announcement was made Friday morning in a video from…
Providence mourns the passing of beloved Judge Frank Caprio at age 88
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- America's nicest judge died Wednesday, after what the family called a long and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. The…
'America's nicest judge': Rhode Island mourns passing of Judge Frank Caprio
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Frank Caprio, America's nicest judge, died Wednesday, after what family called in a social media post, "a long and courageous…
Former Judge Frank Caprio dies at 88
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Beloved former Judge Frank Caprio has died at 88 years old, a spokesperson for Caprio posted to social media Wednesday afternoon. The spokesperson said Caprio "passed away peacefully" after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. In…
Former judge Frank Caprio announces 'setback' in health
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Beloved former judge Frank Caprio is back in the hospital according to a post on Caprio's official Facebook page. In the video, Caprio…
Judge Frank Caprio reflects on life in emotional interview
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) -- Judge Frank Caprio released an emotional video Wednesday reflecting on life amid his battle against cancer. "I don't know what the future holds," Caprio said in an interview with Despierta America. "So I tell you, enjoy…
