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Frank T. Caprio Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 4, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth10 May 1966

Age57 Years

BirthplaceFederal Hill, Providence, Rhode Island, U.S

ProfessionBanker, Lawyer, Politician

NationalityAmerican

Marital statusMarried

SpouseGabriella Caprio

FamilyChildren: Frankie (son), Ashley (daughter); Parents: Frank Caprio, Joyce Caprio; Siblings: David, Paul, John, Marissa Caprio Pesce

Frank T. Caprio Biography

Frank T. Caprio is an American banker, lawyer and Democratic politician from Providence, Rhode Island. He served as Rhode Island’s 29th General Treasurer,َ

Early life and background
Frank T. Caprio was born on May 10, 1966, in the Federal Hill neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island. He is the eldest son in an Italian-American Catholic family and grew up in Providence. Caprio completed his secondary education at Bishop Hendricken High School in Warwick, Rhode Island. He went on to earn a bachelor’s degree in economics from Harvard University and later received a Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School.

Career
Caprio’s public career began early. While still a senior at Harvard he was elected a delegate from Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District in 1987. During law school he won a seat in the Rhode Island House of Representatives for District 14 in Providence, commuting between Boston for classes and Providence for legislative work. He subsequently served twelve years in the Rhode Island Senate and chaired the Senate Finance Committee from 2001 to 2002.

As a state legislator he took an active role in affordable housing policy, helping to preserve and then expand a dedicated program that grew from an initial $5 million allocation to a voter-approved $50 million bond by 2006.

In 2007 Caprio began a four-year term as Rhode Island’s 29th General Treasurer, serving until January 2011. He was a Democratic candidate for governor in 2010 and later sought the Democratic nomination for General Treasurer in 2014.

Parallel to his public service, Caprio built a professional career in law, finance and banking. After passing the bar in 1991 he became a member of the Rhode Island and Massachusetts bars and worked on corporate, tax and finance matters. He served as in-house counsel at Cookson Group plc and later joined Chatham Capital as a limited partner and then managing director. He also practices law with the Caprio Law Firm alongside family members.

Caprio has used innovative campaign and communications approaches, including early use of on-demand television and internet-based campaign channels. His campaign materials and website received recognition during his political campaigns.

Public profile
Caprio’s family has deep ties to public life in Rhode Island. His father, Frank Caprio, served as Chief Judge of the Municipal Court of Providence for many years. Several siblings have also been active professionally and in public service, including his brother David Caprio, who served in the Rhode Island House of Representatives.

He has been recognized locally for his athletic background; in 2009 he was inducted into the Bishop Hendricken Sports Hall of Fame. In addition to his legal and financial work, he began teaching as a part-time adjunct professor of finance at Providence College School of Business in 2017. In January 2020 he became a founding partner in an investment management firm named Caprio Brothers.

Personal life
Frank T. Caprio married Gabriella Caprio on August 3, 1996. The couple has two children, a son named Frankie and a daughter named Ashley. His parents are Frank and Joyce Caprio. He lists Providence, Rhode Island as his hometown.

Latest updates
After his term as General Treasurer, Caprio continued in finance and law, holding leadership roles at Chatham Capital and remaining active in the family law practice. In 2022 he participated in a Bishop Hendricken event where an honorary degree was presented. He also remains engaged in public and community activities in Rhode Island.
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Recent Work

Managing Director, Chatham Capital

Joined Chatham Capital as a limited partner and later served as managing director; firm focused on mezzanine finance with offices in Atlanta, Dallas and Providence.

2011
Adjunct Professor of Finance, Providence College School of Business

Part-time teaching role in finance at Providence College.

2017
Founding Partner, Caprio Brothers

Became a founding partner in the investment management firm Caprio Brothers.

2020
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Career Highlights

  1. Elected delegate from Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District while a Harvard senior (1987)
  2. Member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives for District 14
  3. Twelve years in the Rhode Island Senate; Chair of the Senate Finance Committee (2001–2002)
  4. 29th General Treasurer of Rhode Island (2007–2011)
  5. Advanced affordable housing funding from $5 million to a voter-approved $50 million bond
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Frank T. Caprio born?

10 May 1966

What is Frank T. Caprio known for?

Banker, Lawyer, Politician

What is Frank T. Caprio’s marital status?

Married

Who is Frank T. Caprio married to?

Gabriella Caprio