Robert Tretiak, PhD., on January 14th, 2021, after a two week battle with Covid-19. He retained his usual positive spirit and faith throughout as he prayed for better days ahead.
Bob was born in Brooklyn, NY, on April 29, 1940 to Alexander Tretiak & Celia Coppersmith. The family moved to Tucson, AZ in 1948. At the age of 13 Bob received his Eagle Scout Award. He served in and supported The Boy Scouts of America all of his life. Bob served in the U.S. Army as a Medic & assistant Jewish Chaplain. Bob was the president of Aleph Zadik Aleph Jewish youth group in Tucson, AZ for many years. He attended ASU Tucson, graduating in Computer Software design. He utilized this degree to help build & program computer main frames in the early l 960's & continued this career path
into the micro-computer age in the l 980's. He latter founded Retirement Financial Centers of America in Las Vegas in 1990 & worked as a financial planner until his passing. Bob was a
Lobbyist & president of International Energy Conservation. He was a financial literacy speaker & licensed insurance producer. Bob was a licensed Coast Guard Sea Captain & his happiest place was sailing the waters off the coast of California on his sailboat. He loved boogie boarding, scuba diving, biking & hiking.
Bob was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many capacities and callings. He served as a Church representative & mentor at the Nevada State
Prison for 15 years. Our beloved Dad & Grandpa Bob is survived by wife Debbie (Drew) Tretiak & Children Melissa, Mark, Sean & Jessica. Grandchildren Elliott, Ezekiel, Sevan, Ari, Emma, Riley, Delanie, Hunter, Shelby, Joshua Zarryn. & four great-grandchildren. People often ask about donations to honor the deceased & supporting causes that fight for the environment or for social justice would, we think, be an excellent way to honor this great man's memory. Services will be held Saturday, January 23rd at 11 :00 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 3300 N. Buffalo Blvd.
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