Moskin, Albert (1900-1994)
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Albert Moskin devoted more than three decades to public service, becoming one of the most influential municipal leaders in Englewood's twentieth-century history. A lifelong Englewood resident, Moskin's political career began in 1929 when he was appointed to the city's Board of Police Commissioners, launching a public career that would span thirty-six years.
In 1933, Moskin was elected councilman from Englewood's Fourth Ward, a position he held until 1951. Remarkably, he repeatedly won election in a predominantly Democratic ward despite being a Republican, reflecting the personal respect he earned across political lines. After serving briefly as councilman-at-large, he was elected mayor, leading the city from 1954 through 1959. During the latter part of his public career, he also represented Bergen County as a county freeholder, serving until his retirement from government in 1965.
Beyond elected office, Moskin maintained a successful career as a pharmacist. After decades in the profession, he opened Moskin's Pharmacy on West Palisade Avenue in 1962 and continued operating the business until 1980, long after leaving public office. Friends and family remembered him as someone who placed community service above politics, frequently helping residents find employment, assisting local institutions, and making himself available whenever neighbors needed assistance.
Moskin was also deeply involved in civic and religious life. He belonged to Congregation Ahavath Torah in Englewood and participated in numerous community organizations, including the Englewood Jewish Community Center, the American Legion, the Jewish War Veterans, the Bergen County Pharmaceutical Association, and the Englewood chapter of B'nai B'rith.
Born on March 5, 1900, Moskin served for nine months during World War I before pursuing higher education at Columbia University, New York University, and Rutgers University's Newark College of Pharmacy. He married Rose Moskin, who predeceased him in 1987. Together they raised two sons, Donald and Alan.
When Albert Moskin died in 1994 at the age of ninety-four, he left behind a legacy defined by decades of public service, civic leadership, and dedication to the people of Englewood. His uncommon ability to earn the trust of residents across political divides made him one of the city's most respected public figures of the twentieth century.
