Caprio served as a judge in Providence for almost 40 years and often went viral on social media for dismissing tickets from residents who appeared on the show and shared their personal stories.

Judge Frank Caprio has died after a long battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 88. “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,