Frank Caprio Age, Wiki and Bio

Frank Caprio

Quick Info

ProfessionLawyer, Politician
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth24/11/1936
Age87 years
BirthplaceFederal Hill, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S

Bio/Wiki

Full nameFrancesco Caprio

Physical Stats & More

Height175 cm (5’ 9”)
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorGray

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolCentral High School, Providence, Rhode Island
College/University
  • Providence College, Rhode Island, US
  • Suffolk University Law School in Boston, Massachusetts, US
Educational Qualification(s)
  • Bachelor of Arts at Providence College, Rhode Island
  • Doctor of Law (JD) Suffolk University Law School in Boston in 1965

Personal Life

Religion/Religious ViewsChristianity
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried

Family

WifeJoyce (Tibaldi) Caprio
Children
Son(s)
  • Frank T. Caprio (lawyer and politician)
  • David Caprio (lawyer and politician)
  • Paul Caprio
  • John Caprio
Daughter
  • Marissa Caprio Pesce
Parents
FatherAntonio Caprio (worked as a fruit peddler and milkman)
MotherFilomena (Dello Iacono) Caprio (homemaker)
Siblings
Brother(s)
  • Antonio Jr. (deceased; teacher)
  • Joe Caprio (Executive producer of Caught In Providence)
SisterNone

Career

Awards, Honours, Achievements
  • Recipient of the Enrico Caruso Award from the Providence Opera (2003)
  • Honorary Doctorate of Law by Suffolk University School of Law (1991)
  • Honorary Doctorate of Law by Providence College (2008)
  • Honorary Doctorate of Public Service by the University of Rhode Island (2016)
  • Included in the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame
  • Received the Lifetime Diversity Award from the University of Rhode Island Multicultural Center
  • Received the Producer’s Circle Award at the Rhode Island International Film Festival

Some Lesser Known Facts

Frank Caprio served as the Chief Judge of the Municipal Court of Providence from 1985 to 2023.
He is known for the popular TV show ‘Caught in Providence’ showcasing his courtroom proceedings.
Frank's father moved to Providence from Teano, Italy, while his mother's family is from Naples, Italy.
As a child, his father encouraged him to become a lawyer to assist people without charging the poor.
During his teenage years, Frank had jobs like shining shoes and delivering newspapers.
His father taught him the values of hard work, education, compassion, and helping others.
To pay for his bachelor’s degree at Providence College, Frank worked three jobs.
He attended Suffolk University Law School in Boston with savings from his parents.
Frank served in the Rhode Island Army National Guard from 1954 to 1962.
He is married to Joyce and has four children.
Inspired by John F. Kennedy, Frank was a Member of the Providence City Council from 1962 to 1968.
He started his legal career in 1965 and founded the Caprio Law Firm.
Frank gained fame through his viral Facebook TV show 'Caught in Providence'.
Retiring in 2023, he concluded his tenure as the Chief Judge of the Municipal Court of Providence.
Besides law, Frank is involved in real estate investment and co-owns a restaurant in Rhode Island.
He actively participates in charitable organizations and initiatives.
A devoted Boston Red Sox fan, Frank Caprio is also fond of St. Bernard dogs and has had six named Caesar.
He chaired the Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education.
Frank appeared on 'Cooking (at Home) with the Caprios!' with his son, David Caprio.
He established scholarship funds to aid students and individuals in need.
Frank is a permanent director of the Aurora Club Civic Association in Providence Federal Hill.