Anthony Alexander Caprio, M.D. passed away peacefully at his home in Cedar Park, Texas, on May 8 ^th , 2021, after a long and courageous fight with Parkinson's Disease. Born in Orange, New Jersey, on November 14 ^th , 1945, to Dr. Anthony F. Caprio and Elvira (Russomanno) Caprio, he was raised in Nutley, New Jersey, and spent summers on Green Island, where he was lovingly known as "Skipper." He earned a BA from St. Louis University in Missouri in 1967 and graduated with a Doctor of Medicine from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara School of Medicine in Mexico in 1972.

Dr. Caprio completed residencies at Flower Hospital in Toledo, Ohio, Muhlenberg Medical Center, in Plainfield, New Jersey, and the Children's Hospital of Newark, NJ, and practiced Pediatrics with specialty in Infectious Diseases with Prystowsky Medical Associates in his hometown of Nutley for 29 years. Dr. Caprio treated thousands of children in his practice and at St. Joseph's Medical Center, Newark Children's Hospital, and Clara Maas Medical Center.  A kind, patient, and humble gentleman, he was one of few physicians who still made house calls, and ensured all his patients received quality, compassionate care regardless of language barrier or socio-economic background.

Dr. Caprio served his community and mentored young doctors, volunteering at the Nutley Health Department, and serving as a Clinical Instructor of Pediatrics at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) from 1976-2005.  Dr. Caprio was highly regarded among colleagues in his field, being respected for his leadership, mentorship, and kindness within the community.

He resided in Sussex County, New Jersey for 20 years where he raised his family and enjoyed various outdoor activities, as well as his hobbies; antique toy trains, automobiles, and collectibles.  After retirement, he moved to Austin, Texas and shared his enthusiasm for medicine, public health, and English as a second language by becoming a teacher at the Lifetime Learning Institute in Austin. He served his community in many ways, including as Dean of Students to the Texas College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and by donating his time to numerous volunteering positions, such as Rehabilitation Services Volunteer Project (RSVP) Texas Senior Corps, where he provided medical care to relocated families after Hurricane Katrina; the paleontology research program at University of Texas; and the Senior Volunteer Program at Austin Public Library.

Dr. Caprio's unending passion for learning and service to others will go on to inspire for decades. He was an adventurous spirit - he loved to travel and was endlessly curious about the world and his surroundings. He was known to share an article or artifact with friends and strangers alike.

Dr. Caprio is survived by his loving wife of 11 years, Sheila (Arnold) Caprio; son, Anthony, and his wife Karina (Schutz) Caprio of North Carolina; son, Matthew Caprio of Seattle Washington; daughter, Jennifer (Caprio) Sorg and husband Jonathan Sorg of New Jersey; and daughter Lauren Caprio of Texas, as well as his stepson and daughter, Johnny and his wife Holly (Dobbs) Arnold, and Holly (Arnold) Bell and husband Ryan of Texas, and four grandchildren Miles & Reid Caprio, Cadence & Cameron Sorg. He is predeceased by his first wife of 36 years, Patricia (Duckworth) Caprio, and daughter-in-law Rachel (Wilkinson) Caprio.

In memory of Dr. Caprio, donations to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's are greatly appreciated. A celebration of life will be held in his honor at his residence in Cedar Park, Texas, in June.