Richard A. Moccia | |
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39th Mayor of Norwalk, Connecticut | |
In office 2005–2013 | |
Preceded by | Alex Knopp |
Succeeded by | Harry Rilling |
Personal details | |
Born | Stamford, Connecticut, U.S. | August 9, 1943
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Barbara A. Vieux
(m. 1981) |
Children | 4 |
Residence(s) | Ridgefield, Connecticut |
Alma mater | Norwalk Community College (AA) Marywood University (BS) |
Richard A. "Dick" 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]