Overview

• He was known worldwide for his compassionate courtroom demeanor showcased in the series Caught in Providence.
• His family remembered him for kindness, humility and faith, saying he touched millions through his work and example.
• He disclosed a pancreatic cancer diagnosis in December 2023 and underwent chemotherapy in the months that followed.
• Hours before his death, he posted from the hospital about a setback and asked supporters for prayers.
• He served as a judge in Providence, Rhode Island, since the 1980s and is survived by his wife of 60 years, five children, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.