GoLocalProv | War Veteran and Educator Antonio 'Tony' Caprio, Jr., of Cranston, Passes at 86
Sunday, April 11, 2021 View Larger + Antonio 'Tony' Caprio, Jr., 86, of Cranston, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on April 10, 2021. Born in Providence, he was the son of the late Antonio and Filomena (Dello Iacono) Caprio. In high school, he excelled in sports. He played football for the U.S. Army team when stationed in Germany during the Korean War. While serving as a Providence Police Officer, he was decorated for heroism for saving the lives of two children. He attended Providence College, earning his bachelor’s degree and later a master’s degree in Special Education. After w...
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