Obituary: Joel Phillip Moscow

Joel Phillip Moscow passed away on Nov. 17, 2018. He was born Nov. 11, 1932, in Atlanta, to the late Harry and Sara Moscow. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Lynne Shohat Moscow; son and daughter-in-law, Larry Moscow (Cindy Paradies) of Baltimore, Md.; son and daughter-in-law, Scott (Leslie Engel Moscow) of Atlanta; and five grandchildren: Ryan, Brooke, Jordan, Nikki and Jason. He is also survived by his sister, Ann Moscow Young (Donald) of Jacksonville, Fla., and several nieces and nephews. He will be remembered as a kind and wonderful person. Known as “Papa” to his grandchildren, he loved handing out gold coins to them, as well as others. Joel was president of National Iron and Metal Company until his retirement. A committed Shriner, Joel was a Master of the 32 Degree of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite. Joel attended Grady High School and the University of Georgia. He served in the Army during the Korean conflict at the Hanford atomic energy plant in Washington. Sign online guest book at www.edressler.com. Contributions can be made to Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite Hospital. A graveside service was held Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2018 at Crest Lawn Memorial Park. Arrangements by Dressler’s Jewish Funeral Care, Atlanta 770-451-4999.

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