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RICHARD MOSCOTTI Obituary
Dr. Moscotti was born and raised in Atlantic City, N.J. He was a graduate of Lehigh University and Hahnemann University Medical School, Class of 1960. During his years at Hahnemann, Dr. Moscotti was president of the Alpha Omega Alpha Honorary Medical Society, and was the recipient of the prestigious Einstein award (for ranking first in his class at graduation) and the Hoffman-La Roche award (for ranking first all four years).
Dr. Moscotti served in the U.S. Army Medical Corps during the Korean War. After seven years in general practice, he entered a three year residency in psychiatry at the Institute of Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia. Dr. Moscotti is a past member of the American Medical Association, the America Psychiatric Associ-ation, the Pennsylvania Psychiatric Association, the Philadelphia Psychiatric Society, and was Board-Certified in Psychiatry. In 2001, he published "Couch Talk - A Psychiatrist's Story," which told the story of his three year residency in psychiatry and the impact it had on him and his view of life.
Dr. Moscotti was well-known and liked for his outgoing, gregarious style. He was an expert pocket billiards player, a life master bridge player, a medium-level chess player, a fair but improving poker player, and a part-time fisher-man. He admitted to being fairly addicted to classical musical and crossword puzzles.
Dr. Moscotti is survived by his wife Kathryn, three daughters, Dr. Amy Stevens, Nina Rothfield, both of Melbourne Australia, and Stacy Moscotti of Drexel Hill, PA, and three granddaughters.
Funeral Services will be at Bringhurst Funeral Home, 225 Belmont Ave., Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Visitation will begin at 9:30 A.M., Saturday, February 25, 2012, followed by Services at 10:30 A.M. and Interment at 11:15 A.M. at West Laurel Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent to Upper Darby Arts & Education Foundation, Summer Stage Fund, 601 N. Lansdowne Ave., Drexel Hill, PA 19026 or VNA Hospice of Philadelphia, Falls Center, 3300 Henry Avenue, Suite 500, Phila., PA 19129-1121. Arrs by:
BRINGHURST FUNERAL HOME AT WEST LAUREL HILL CEMETERY
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Memories and Condolences
for RICHARD MOSCOTTI
December 13, 2013
I was just advised of Scotty's death and express my sincere condolences to his family. He was one of my oldest and dearest friends since we went to elementary, junior and senior high school together. We visited each other during college, in Florida and recently in Atlantic City.
He Will be missed.
Bob Koltnow, Plantation, Florida
Valerie Polin
August 5, 2013
I just saw the notice online about Dr. Moscotti's passing last year. Although I knew him when I was a child and he was my doctor for a time, the memory of his kindness and humor has stayed with me all these years. I hope whoever reads this will accept my sympathy for the loss of this wonderful and caring man.
Joan Stauss
November 13, 2012
"Scotti" was a dear childhood friend who will be missed. Have so many wonderful memories. My favorite dance partner at the Steel Pier. My thoughts and prayers to his family. He was a gem.
Rhoda & Jerry Quint & Citron
April 9, 2012
Our heartfelt condolences -- we will always remember him --he made such an important impact on both our lives. We truly loved him as a teacher and as a person. His great sense of humor and compassion for the individual will live on!
Rhoda Quint
Gerald Citron
Tony Gallo
April 5, 2012
Dr.Moscotti was a very down to earth kind of guy.
He always would start a session with a joke.
He had a tremendous vocabulary.He taught me
about having a good work ethic ''be your own
drill seargeant'' he would often say.Work hard and play hard were also words he lived by.He loved his wife Kathy often calling her ''My Kathryn'' and of course his daughter Stacy and granddaughter Olivia.He will be greatly missed as a physician,mentor and friend.
Jim Brown
February 25, 2012
Kathy, you and Stacy and Olivia are, and will be, in my thoughts and prayers for a long time to come. May you find joy and comfort in the love of friends and family.
Wendy Laird
February 25, 2012
We who knew and loved Richie were touched by a very special person. New Years we spent together laughing and playing board games, trips to Duke to watch with pride as Stacy preformed and the many warm and wonderful memories which I will forever treasure. Richie's many special qualities: warmth, humor, intelligence, love and pride for his family will remain as a legacy for all of us who were lucky enough to know this ever so kind and gentle man. He will be missed. Love, Wendy
jack mendelsohn
February 25, 2012
Hi Kathy, Sorry to learn about Dick's passing. He was one of my favorite bridge partners and we had some fun together. He was one of a kind and will be missed.Warmest regards. Jack Mendelsohn
Liz Stippick
February 24, 2012
The Stippick Family (Faire)are sending Prayers, love, and hugs to the Moscotti Family in their loss of a wonderful loving man. Stacy, this is what I wrote to my mother in law when she passed and I hope this helps you.
I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love. You don't get over it, you just get through it. Your don't get by it, because you can't get around it. It doesn't 'get better'; it just gets different. Everyday... Grief puts on a new face...
Maria Sutton
February 24, 2012
Kathy and Stacy,
Was so sorry to hear of your loss and offer my heartfelt sympathy,prayers and friendship.
Jane Rothrock
February 24, 2012
The Rothrock Family sends prayers and hugs to you both, Kathy and Stacy, and to all of those who loved and had the privilege to be a part of Richard's life. Richard touched my life because I know what a wonderful life he contributed to as a loving husband and father to Kathy and Stacy and just this alone touches my heart. Peace be with you all as you move through this difficult time and grieve the loss of Richard to this life. He will be in our hearts forever to each in his or her own way.
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