Joseph Cognato Obituary
We are sad to announce that on July 25, 2020, at the age of 82, Joseph Cognato of Cornelius, North Carolina, born in Brooklyn, New York passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Paolo Cognato and Anna Mandelkow; his former wife Justine Cognato; his son Christopher Cognato; and his brothers, Michael Cognato, Thomas Cognato, Arthur Cognato, Stephen Cognato and Paul Cognato.
He is survived by: his sisters, Anna Graves, Josephine D'Amato, Marion Cohen and Mary Mascarelli; his wife Jeanne; his daughters, Justine Cognato and Corinn Mercer (Jacob); his stepdaughter Amanda Long; his sisters, Annette Horgan, Helen Giovine and Eileen Hamilton; his grandchildren, Bianca Hayes (Malcolm), Gabrielle Martucci, Nicholas Martucci, Grace Cognato, Patrick Cognato, Cailyn Mercer and Landon Mercer; and his great grandchild Cecelia Hayes. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and beloved friends.
Memorial donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
