Cognato, Esther Carole, 87, of Pompano Beach, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2013. She is survived by her son, Robert Cognato. Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, May 16, 2013, 12:00 p.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 380 S. Federal Highway, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441.