Robert E. Tracy Jr.
Robert “Bob” E. Tracy Jr., a loving, caring, and advice-giving husband, father, and grandfather, died peacefully at home on Sunday, March 3rd surrounded by his loving wife and children.
Born on December 12, 1937, in New Brighton, PA, Bob enjoyed his childhood on “Oak Hill” and graduated from New Brighton High School. He started his career at the Beaver-Lawrence County AAA Motor Club where he worked from 1956-1976 as the Business Manager. Bob then founded the Bob Tracy Insurance Agency, Vanport, Beaver, PA in 1980, serving his many clients with honesty and integrity until his retirement in 2008. A man of Christian faith, Bob was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Beaver, PA.
Bob’s love of people and his community led him to serve on numerous non-profit boards where he held various leadership positions including the New Brighton Area School Board, New Brighton School Building Authority, New Brighton Business District Authority, Beaver County Traffic Safety Council, Erie Insurance Advisory Council, Rochester Lions Club, and as President of the Bridle Oaks Homeowners Association in Venice, FL, and Terrace on the Square Condo Association, Beaver, PA. Bob’s leadership on the Beaver County Transit Authority Board was instrumental in the strategic growth of the organization during his 34 years as a committed board member. Bob also oversaw the reorganization of the Grove Cemetery board and operations in 2008, which has allowed this valued historic legacy to be preserved and perpetuated for future generations.
Bob and his wife Joan were snowbirds, living in both Beaver, PA and Venice, FL for over 23 years. Bob enjoyed the sunshine, golfing, and hosting many visiting friends and family in Florida. As the former owner of several boats, Bob loved sitting at the South Jetty in Venice with his first mate Joan watching the boats along the intercoastal waterway, while enjoying a McDonald’s Egg McMuffin or “gourmet” Filet-of-Fish sandwich.
Over the years, Bob enjoyed traveling with Joan to numerous places and had many wonderful moments seeing the world together. Family was everything to Bob and he and Joan brought their children and grandchildren together for special celebrations and trips including cruises and beach vacations.
Bob’s smile, sense of humor, and way of making people feel special allowed him to have many life-long friends, in particular his golf buddies from the New Brighton Wednesday golf group and annual Getaway Golf Outings, his Erie Insurance agent colleagues who became his wonderful friends, and his weekly morning coffee group at Café Kolache where much discussion took place on solving the world’s problems.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Robert E. Tracy and Thelma Lane Tracy, a sister, Margaret Ellen Snowberger, a brother, James Robert Tracy, and a beloved granddaughter Anya Elyse La Mar.
Bob is survived by his wife Joan of 36 years, and his children, daughter Kelly (Ted) Marcucilli, Harrison NY, daughter Kathy (Patrick) Bingle, Beaver PA, son Rob (Cara) Tracy, New Brighton PA, stepson David (Michele) Hardesty, Vanport PA, and stepdaughter Sandra (Bob) La Mar, Pittsburgh PA. Grandchildren Melissa Marcucilli (Dave Stahl)-NY, Aimee (Chris) Bester-NY, Annie (Andy) Grant-MA, Lana (Mike) Yoho, Chippewa PA, Ryan (Melissa) Hardesty, Chippewa PA, Tyler (Sarah) Bingle, Emsworth PA, Ryan White (Jessica Westfall), Rochester PA, Nicole (Mike) Greiner, Center Township PA, Carrie (Alex) Hill, Freedom PA, and Caleb Tracy, New Brighton PA. Bob has eight great grandchildren, a cousin Melba Fry-OH, and two nephews, Marc (Dana) Tracy-GA, and Matthew (Stephanie) Tracy-FL, and sister-in-law Vicki Tracy-FL.
Visitation will be from 3-7 pm on Thursday, March 7th at Huntsman Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Rochester located at 502 Adams St, Rochester, PA. Friends will also be received from 10-11 am on Friday, March 8th, at the First Presbyterian Church, Beaver, PA, followed by a funeral service and luncheon at the church. A private burial will be held at Grove Cemetery, New Brighton. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bob’s memory can be made to the Anya Elyse La Mar Foundation at AnyasArmy.org
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Sincere Condolences From Dan & Mardy Sinclair. Bob has always been special to me, as he has been my “big boyfriend” since I was 8 an he was my brother’s (Frank Field ),best friend and best man at his wedding. You would always be laughing when he was around. So sorry for everyone’s loss, especially you Joan.
My sincere sympathy to Joan and Bob’s family.It was a pleasure knowing Bob for he was one of the nicest people you would value as a friend .RIP Bob
We share the family’s sadness. We wished we had known Bob longer, but will long remember the few years we were neighbors.
With love, Joyce & Bob Arden
Sincere condolences to the entire family. He was one of the nicest and most professional men I ever knew. Genuinely a gentleman. It was always nice to run into him when I was in PA for a visit.
My deep condolences to the Tracy family on the loss of Bob. He was always so kind to me when I came to visit Cara and Rob. I always felt welcome around him and I know he will be missed by so many.
Love and prayers to all,
Lori Riggs
Sincere condolences to the Tracy Family. Always a kind person to everyone. A great neighbor on 10th Avenue growing up . Jodi Murphy Senka
My deepest condolences to Joan and family on the loss of a wonderful person. God bless you all.
My sincere condolences to golf friend ,Joan , and the family