By Dee DeQuattro, WPRO News
The Rhode Island Judiciary has confirmed the death of Retired Chief Justice of the Rhode Island Supreme Court, Judge Joseph Weisberger.
Weisberger was 92 years old and has been active in the court’s mediation program since his 2001 retirement.
He served as Chief Justice from 1993 to 2001 prior to that he was an associate justice to the court, appointed in 1978. Weisberger took the top judiciary post after Chief Justice Thomas Fay resigned amidst impeachment proceedings in 1993.
Before joining the Rhode Island Supreme Court, Weisberger was a Superior Court Justice from 1972-1978. He also served two terms in the Rhode Island Senate as a Republican.
Weisberger was in the United States Navy serving in the Pacific from 1941 to 1946. He was honorably discharged from the Navy with the rank of Lt. Commander. He was a graduate of Brown University and Harvard School of Law.
"Justice Weisberger was amongst the giants of our judicial system. His keen intellect was on display in every opinion he authored and the respect he garnered went well beyond the borders of Rhode Island. Although we mourn his passing, we can take comfort that his service will positively affect all Rhode Islanders for generations to come,” said Attorney General Kilmartin. “On behalf of the entire staff of the Office of Attorney General, our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones.”
