THE EVERETT ADVOCATE–Friday, September 27, 2019 Page 21 PhM1c Joseph V. Cognata was honored on Saturday with a permanent square dedication. Veterans Commissioner Jeanne Cristiano was pleased to dedicate a corner to PhM1c Joseph V. Cognata. On Saturday a crowd gathered on the corner of Wolcott and Marlboro Streets in honor of PhM1c Joseph V. Cognata. A small crowd gathered to partake in the ceremony, including friends and family of PhM1c Joseph V. Cognata. State Senator Sal DiDomenico expressed his gratitude for Cognata’s sacrifices. State Representative Joe McGonagle praised Everett’s veterans’ services. Ward 1 Councillor Fred Capone was among City Council members proposing the memorial for Cognata. Councilor-at-Large Wayne Matewsky recollected a visit to Joseph V. Cognata for dentist work as a young child. Dr. Michael Cognata fondly remembered his father, Joseph V. Cognata. Gerri Miranda pledged to the flag before the ceremony. The sign was revealed on the corner of Wolcott and Marlboro Streets. (Advocate Photos by Katy Rogers)
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