Joseph H. Cogliano age 86 a lifelong resident of Canton passed away December 24th at the Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. Born and raised in Canton, he graduated from St. John’s School. He was the Superintendant of Knollwood & Sharon Memorial Park for 40 years before retiring in 1990. He was a member of the American Legion Post #24 in Canton, the American Legion Band and a former member of the Son’s of Italy in Canton. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy L. (Missler). Father of Dianne M. Lane and her husband Richard, Michael T. Cogliano and his wife Janet & Maura A. McNeice and her husband John all of Canton & Joseph H. Cogliano and his fiancé Anne Bernazzani of Sharon. He was the beloved son of the late Rose (Cirello) & Guiseppe Cogliano. Brother of the late Catherine Booth. Also survived by 10 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren & many nieces and nephews. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Wednesday 4-8 pm. Funeral mass at St. John the Evangelist Church Canton Thursday morning at 10:30. Burial Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. Donations may be made in his memory to the American Legion Post 24 950 rear Washington St. Canton, MA 02021.