David Caprio, the son of the late Judge Frank Caprio, said his father's final message was a call to keep family close and help others.

The Rhode Island Convention Center will open at 3 p.m. Thursday for anyone wishing to pay their respects after the death of Frank Caprio Sr., widely known as America’s “nicest judge.”

(WJAR) — The family of retired Judge Frank Caprio ’s announced details for this week’s funeral services. The beloved Rhode Island figured died last week on Wednesday, August 20th after a fight with cancer. There will be a public visitation ceremony at the Rhode Island Convention Center on Thursday.