Judge Frank Caprio honorary pallbearer list revealed

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Rhode Island is preparing to honor Judge Frank Caprio, the “Nicest Judge in the World” whose compassion on Caught in Providence made him an international icon. Visiting hours will be held Thursday, 3 p.m. –7 p.m. at the Rhode Island Convention Center with free parking at the North Garage. His funeral mass will follow Friday at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, with a procession up Atwells Avenue and a private burial at St. Ann Cemetery in Cranston.

The honorary pallbearer list consists of celebrities, political figures, sports legends, law enforcement, media icons, friends, and community members, a powerful testament to the breadth of Judge Caprio’s life and legacy.

Frank Caprio honorary pallbearer list:

    •    Celebrities & National Figures: Paula Abdul (pop star & TV personality), Santita Jackson (singer/activist, daughter of Rev. Jesse Jackson).

    •    Law Enforcement & Civic Leaders: Richard Fossa (Judge Caprio’s lifelong friend and former Mayor of North Providence), Brendan Doherty (former RI State Police Colonel), Armand Sabitoni (LIUNA), Michael J. Solomon (former Providence City Council president).

    •    Sports & Entertainment: Ernie DiGregorio (Providence College & NBA legend), Kevin Stacom (former Boston Celtics guard), Steven Feinberg (head of the RI Film & TV Office).

    •    Media & Broadcasting: Gene Valicenti (NBC 10/WPRO), Tim Dodd (journalist), Leslie Anne Wade (media executive), Ron Rappoport (author/sportswriter).

    •   Current Rhode Island Officials: North Providence Mayor Charles Lombardi, Newport Councilman Xaykham Khamsavoravong, Providence Councilman James Taylor, Rhode Island College President Jack Warner.

    •    Plus many more dear colleagues and neighbors — Judge Joseph Abbate, Andrew Annaldo, Thomas Bartolomeo Jr., Donna Benell, Gwendolyn J. Buckley, George Cappello, Daniel Carignan, Lois Centazzo, Dr. Michael Chuong, Susan Cicilline‑Buonanno (sister of former Congressman David Cicilline), Elaine Colaneri, Lisa Curry, Mark Decof, Susan Weiner, Joseph Formicola Jr., Ulysses Gallman, Natalie Gemma, Kate Gibbons, Michael Dipanni, Thomas Bartolomeo Jr., Michael Dipanni, Lois Centazzo, Elaine Colaneri, Angelo Iannotti, Angela Iannotti, Raymond Jacomo, Buddy Johnson, Brad Johnson, George Kaprielian, Robert Leonard, Ralph Liguori, Jenna McMormack, Sandra Oster, Bob Pryt, Robert “Ziggy” Quinn, Gad Regensburger, Noah Resnick, Dr. Barbara Roberts, Linda D’Amario Rossi, Raye Ann Johnson Seiger, Christina Tate, and, Taylor Warf.