Bocchino-Dente Memorial Plaza, Memorial plaza at Fort Hamilton Parkway intersection in Borough Park, Brooklyn, United States.
Bocchino-Dente Memorial Plaza is a public space in Brooklyn's Borough Park neighborhood situated where Fort Hamilton Parkway meets 58th Street and 10th Avenue. The triangular area provides a dedicated location for the community to gather and pay respects to two local residents.
The plaza was dedicated in 1952 to John Bocchino and Alfred Dente, two local residents who died serving during World War II. The American Legion Post 1777 became steward of the memorial, ensuring the space continues to honor their sacrifice.
The name comes from John Bocchino and Alfred Dente, local men killed in the Second World War and commemorated by American Legion Post 1777, which carried their name. The triangular plot was one of several too small to build on when the grid was laid out, and was set aside as a public plaza.
The plaza sits at the intersection of three major streets, making it easy to reach and visible from the surrounding neighborhood. Visitors will find an open space designed for community gatherings and memory-focused events.
The plaza's name honors John Bocchino and Alfred Dente, two Borough Park residents killed in World War II. The local American Legion post, Bocchino-Dente Post 1777, backed the 1952 designation, and the local law was enacted on May 15, 1952, after the mayor of New York signed it.
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