LA COGNATA, Joseph

Joseph La Cognata, 73, of Phoenix, Arizona & Cleveland, Ohio passed away on August 27, 2006. He was born in Licata, Sicily on September 7, 1932. He is survived by his wife, Rosa; son, Salvatore and his wife Roberta; son, Giovanni and his wife Mary; his brother Sabestiano; his sister-in-law Clementina Greco; all of his loving nieces and nephews. Services were held at The Franciscan Renewal Center 5802 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale. A Rosary and Mass to followed. Visitation at Hansen Desert Hills Chapel 6500 E. Bell Rd., Scottsdale. Arrangements entrusted to Hansen Desert Hills Memorial Park, 480-991-5800. Published in The Arizona Republic on 9/1/2006.