Nicolas P. Retsinas: key obituary facts
Is Nicolas P. Retsinas dead? Yes. Nicolas P. Retsinas died on November 5, 2026, at age 79.
Cause of death: Nicolas P. Retsinas's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Nicolas P. Retsinas known for?
He was an American economist.
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Born: 1 January 1946.
Gender: male.
Occupation: politician, social scientist.
Also known as: Nicolas P. Retsinas.
Nicolas P.
Retsinas, an American economist who held senior housing and financial-regulatory posts in the Clinton administration, died November 5, 2026, aged 79. He served as the U.S.
assistant secretary of Housing and Urban Development for Housing and as director of the Office of Thrift Supervision during Bill Clinton’s presidency. Retsinas later led Harvard University’s Joint Center for Housing Studies and chaired the board of commissioners of Rhode Island Housing. Born in Providence, he studied economics at New York University, earned a master’s degree in city planning from Harvard and received a doctorate in public service from Rhode Island College. His public and professional service also included board positions with Habitat for Humanity International, the Center for Responsible Lending, Freddie Mac and the Community Development Trust. His work on housing and community development was reflected in publications including Revisiting Rental Housing, Building Assets, Building Credit and A Guide to Preparing Third Party Contracts for Community Development. Over the course of his career, he received numerous awards and accolades. His roles brought together public administration, housing policy, financial oversight and academic research, with appointments at federal, state and university institutions.