On Saturday Nov 28, Robert "Bob" Moskowitz, 93, a New York native, lost his fight with complications from a recent hip surgery. Bob served in the U.S Coast Guard for three years from 1945-1948. He received a Bachelor's degree from Miami University in Ohio in 1952 and a MA in Journalism at the University of Missouri in 1955. Moskowitz spent 34 years writing for the Daily Press in Newport News. Along with his column, "The Way The Ball Bounces", he reported on almost every conceivable sport. High School wrestling, College Baseball, Powerboat Racing, Stock Car Racing as well as Professional Baseball and Football. Some reporting highlights included 2 American Legion Baseball World Series 1959 and 1962, an NCAA Final Four in 1970 and Both Superbowl VII and XVII between the Washington Redskins and the Miami Dolphins. Bob retired from the Daily press in 1991 and wrote many more years for the Yorktown Crier in York County.

He served as President of the Virginia Sports Writers Association in 1970 and Sports Information Director for Christopher Newport University and Newport News Apprentice School. In 1994 Temple Sinai Brotherhood named him Man of the Year. Bob was active in recent years at Temple Emet V'or and in the Peninsula Sports Club and was inducted into the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in the media category in 2004.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 57 years, JoAn Setzer Moskowitz and his sister, Alyce Domenitz. He is survived by his son, David Moskowitz (Kathy Smith) and daughter, Michele Moskowitz.

A Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, December 4, 2020 at Weymouth Funeral Home by Rabbi Scott Gurdin. Family will receive friends immediately following the service. Masks and social distancing will be required. A private interment will take place at Albert G. Horton, Jr. Memorial Veterans Cemetery with Military Honors. Arrangements by Weymouth Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association or American Heart Association.

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Published by Daily Press on Dec. 2, 2020.

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David Nee

December 14, 2020

My mother-in-law, Olga Eckman, relayed that Bob, has passed. I'm so sorry for your loss. I enjoyed talking with him, about his career, sports, and such, I learned quite a bit, given that though I'm athletic, I don't really follow sports. We'd talk in the hallway, or in the dining room. Our conversations are so vivid that I'm not realizing how it's been over 8 months since we had talked. Though I am a Christian, I had expressed that I would have liked to visit with him to his synagogue, we never go around to that. There was a restaurant the thought very highly of that we didn't get to either. I will pray for your family during this time of deep loss. If there's anything I can help with, please let me know. Sincerely, David Nee

Jim Hughes

December 10, 2020

Sorry to learn of Bob's passing. Enjoyed working with him for many years at The Apprentice School. He was very good at his craft and always cordial and helpful. Great with stories of athletics on the Virginia Peninsula.

Mike Littwin

December 3, 2020

Bob was a mensch. My first job was as a sportswriter for the Times-Herald when Bob was already a crafty veteran with the Daily Press. We covered the first year of the Virginia Squires together, and he took this 21-year-old kid under his wing as we traveled across the country. I’ll remember him for that and for so many other things. My condolences to his family and to Bob, rest In peace.

The William and Joan Dougherty Family, Kelsey, Merridith and Marra

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Diane McCabe

December 3, 2020

Heartfelt condolences to Michelle, David, and Kathy. May your father’s memory always be for a blessing.

Judith Warren

December 3, 2020

Dear Michele and David, We are deeply sorry to learn of your Dad's death. He and your Mother made our years in Newport News feel like home! May their memories be a blessing. We are so thankful that we got to see them during our trips back to Viriginia in more recent years. They both enriched our lives! Sending you love!
Judy & Skelly

December 2, 2020

So sorry to hear about your loss. You know that God and Jesus are in the best position to comfort us when we lose a loved one in death.

Michael (MJ) Dougherty

December 2, 2020

I read Bob's columns growing up, then got to work with him for four years (1983-87) at the Daily Press. Even had the privilege of covering the Peninsula Pilots (his main summer beat) when he as on vacation one year. He was a unique and talented individual with passion and wit. My condolences to his family and friends.

American Heart Association

December 2, 2020

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

A. BMC

December 2, 2020

Fair winds Coastie, Rip.

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