Richard A. Moccia
Richard A. Moccia | |
|---|---|
 Moccia in 2011 | |
| 39th Mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut | |
| In office 2005–2013 | |
| Preceded by | Alex Knopp |
| Succeeded by | Harry Rilling |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 9, 1943 Stamford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Barbara A. Vieux
(m. 1981) |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Norwalk Community College (AA) Marywood University (BS) |
Richard A. Moccia (born August 9, 1943) is an American politician who is the former mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut. He is a Republican, and was elected in 2005 and served four terms prior to his 2013 mayoral election loss to Harry Rilling.[1] Moccia defeated incumbent mayor Alex Knopp by fewer than 200 votes in 2005. In 2019, Moccia ran for First Selectman of Ridgefield, but was not elected.[2] He currently serves on the Ridgefield Board of Finance.[3]
Early life and education
[edit]Moccia was born in Stamford, Connecticut to Elena "Helen" (née Morsa; 1906–?) and Bonifacio "Benny" Moccia (1900–1993). His father was born in San Mango sul Calore in Campania, Italy and immigrated to the United States in 1922,[4] becoming a naturalized US citizen in 1934. He worked as a machine operator.[5] His mother was born in Rhode Island to Italian parents. He had two elder brothers and a sister.
He graduated from Stamford High School and then studied at Norwalk Community College where he completed an associate degree in Liberal Arts and a second one from Sacred Heart University in Paralegal Studies. He also holds a degree in Business Administration from Marywood College.[1]
Political career
[edit]Moccia has served as a member of the Norwalk Common Council, the Fire Commission, the Fair Rent Commission, and the Redistricting Committee. He is a former Constable, City Sheriff and Connecticut State Marshal.[1]
Mayoral Administration
[edit]As mayor, Moccia was a member of the Mayors Against Illegal Guns Coalition, an organization formed in 2006 and co-chaired by New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg and Boston mayor Thomas Menino.[6]
Personal life
[edit]On October 3, 1981, Moccia married Barbara A. Vieux (b. 1938), in Norwalk, Connecticut.[7] Since 2014, he has been a resident of Ridgefield, Connecticut.[8] They have four children.[9]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 About the Mayor
- ↑ Ducey, Kerry Anne. "Meet the Candidates: Richard Moccia for Ridgefield First Selectman". www.hamlethub.com. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
- ↑ "Richard Moccia | Ridgefield CT". www.ridgefieldct.org. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
- ↑ United States Census, 1930
- ↑ Naturalization Records, Nr. 3811967
- ↑ "Mayors Against Illegal Guns: Coalition Members". Archived from the original on March 6, 2007. Retrieved on June 11, 2007
- ↑ Connecticut Marriage Index, 1959-2001
- ↑ Writer, ROBERT KOCH
Hour Staff (2014-12-16). "Former Norwalk Mayor Moccia and wife move to Ridgefield". The Hour. Retrieved 2023-02-24. - ↑ Reid, Macklin (2019-07-11). "Former Norwalk Mayor Dick Moccia to run for Ridgefield first selectman". The Ridgefield Press. Retrieved 2023-02-24.
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