Philadelphia WWII soldier receives proper funeral more than 80 years later
For 80 years, the grave of U.S. Army Private Joseph Cocco at Holy Cross Cemetery in Yeadon, Pennsylvania, has been empty. Cocco, who grew up in Overbook, was killed in September 1943 in combat in Italy. Cocco's nieces provided DNA samples two years ago to the military, beginning the process of bringing home a long-lost uncle they had never met. In many ways, they carried on the work their grandmother and mother began. Both women fought for years through letters urging the Army to find their son and brother.
Private Joseph Cocco has been relocated to Holy Cross Cemetery where he rests beside his mother, bringing closure to the family after 80 years.
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Twelve Catholic Cemeteries in the Greater Philadelphia Area
From Conshohocken to Coatesville to Bensalem, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has a beautiful and peaceful Catholic cemetery convenient to your location.
All Saints Cemetery
All Souls Cemetery
Calvary Cemetery
Cathedral Cemetery
Holy Cross Cemetery
Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery
New Cathedral Cemetery
Resurrection Cemetery
SS. Peter and Paul Cemetery
St. John Neumann Cemetery
St. Michael Cemetery
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