NORTH BERGEN, NJ (April 16, 2025) John Cuozzo, an ILA veteran with more than a half century of service to the union, was honored last night as “Man of the Year” by the International Longshoremen’s Association New York-New Jersey District Council at their monthly meeting at Forno’s of Spain in Newark, New Jersey.
Surrounded by family and ILA colleagues, John was recognized for his leadership as President of ILA Local 1478-2 and Atlantic Coast District Vice President.
ILA District Council President Charles Ward presented Cuozzo with a watch and glass sculpture, in tribute to his lifelong commitment and dedication to the ILA. In the photo, John Cuozzo (second, from left) is surrounded by Charlie Ward; Stephen Knott and Patrick Cicalese.
Tribute remarks were offered by ILA President Harold Daggett; Executive Vice President Dennis A. Daggett; Secretary-Treasurer Stephen Knott; Charles Ward; Orbito Diaz, Secretary-Treasurer, ILA Local 1478-2; and Patrick Cicalese, Secretary-Treasurer, ILA New York-New Jersey District Council.