Tretick, Julius

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Birth

Mr. Tretick was born September 14, 1918.[1]

Marriage and Children

Julius married Pauline Wood and they had a son, Timothy B. Tretick; three daughters, Marcy E., Rebecca J., and Amy K. Tretick.[2]

Occupation

For a number of years, Julius was exhibits production chief for the Smithsonian Institute, Washington, D.C. While living in Westerlo, N.Y., he worked for the New York State Museum and Albany Institute of History and Art, followed by many years of self-employment in the sign business both in New York and Virginia.[2]

Military Service

During both World War II and the Korean Conflict, he served in the United States Marine Corps.[2]

Death

Julius Tretick, 89, of Roanoke, formerly of Westerlo, N.Y., and Alexandria, Va., passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2008.[2]

Burial

Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel. Pastor Dale Mullinix officiated. Interment was in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens.[2]

Other Media

Obituary

Julius Tretick, 89, of Roanoke, formerly of Westerlo, N.Y., and Alexandria, Va., passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2008. During both World War II and the Korean Conflict, he served in the United States Marine Corps. For a number of years, he was exhibits production chief for the Smithsonian Institute, Washington, D.C. While living in Westerlo, N.Y., he worked for the New York State Museum and Albany Institute of History and Art, followed by many years of self-employment in the sign business both in New York and Virginia. Mr. Tretick was a member of Grace Baptist Temple. He was predeceased by his wife of 59 years, Pauline Wood Tretick. Surviving are his son, Timothy B. Tretick, of Woodbridge, Va.; three daughters, Marcy E. Harless and husband, Emory David, of Radford, Rebecca J. Byrd and husband, David, of Roanoke, and Amy K. Watson and husband, Paul, of Greenville, N.Y.; eight grandchildren, D. Scott Harless and wife, Kristie, Ashley Wall and husband, Chad, Amanda Harless, Joshua Jensen and wife, Naomi, Sarah and Jaimy Jensen and David and Morgan Watson; six greatgrandchildren, Will and Andrew Harless, Madeline and Caroline Wall and Carter and Reagan Jensen; and numerous nieces and nephews. The family wishes to thank the nurses and staff of the Virginia Veterans Care Center for their loving care over the past three years and the Fresenius Medical Care dialysis center. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St., New York, N.Y. 10016. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel. Pastor Dale Mullinix will officiate. Interment will be in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2008, at Oakey's North Chapel, 540-362-1237.

Published in The Roanoke (VA) Times, Metro Edition, Page B6, 24 Jun 2008 Issue.

Sources

  1. Per the Social Security Death Index.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 The Roanoke (VA) Times, Metro Edition, Page B6, 24 Jun 2008 Issue.