Richard A. Moccia
Richard A. Moccia | |
|---|---|
| 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. |
| 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. 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. He currently serves on the Ridgefield Board of Finance.