Andrew Tymowicz, 84, of Lowell, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, at Lowell General Hospital with his family by his side.
Born on June 21, 1942, in Messina, Sicily, Italy, he was the son of the late Joseph Tymowicz and the late Carmella (Failla) Tymowicz. He came to the United States at a young age and was raised in Lowell, where he was educated in the city’s schools and graduated from Keith Academy. He went on to earn his bachelor’s degree from Merrimack College.
After a brief time working in real estate, Andrew found his true calling in the classroom. All his life he loved languages and the study of communication, particularly Spanish and French. He began his teaching career in Clinton in September of 1966 and then taught at Westford Academy for several years before settling into the Chelmsford Public School System. For over 40 years he taught French, Spanish, and Italian at the McCarthy Middle School in Chelmsford, Massachusetts, sharing his passion for language with generations of students. Even after his retirement, he could not stay away for long, and he returned to the district for a time as a substitute teacher.
Outside the classroom, Andrew enjoyed fishing, camping, and cooking, and he had a lifelong love of cars and traveling. He was handy around the house and generously helped many family members remodel their homes. He was a past member of the Lowell Elks. Above all, he loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He is survived by his children, Gina Tymowicz of Hampstead, NH, Andrew Tymowicz and his wife Stannie of Cleveland, TX, and Christopher Tymowicz and his partner Norma Crespo of Londonderry, NH; his former wife and devoted caretaker, Mary (Cunha) Tymowicz of Lowell; his six grandchildren, Brooke, Devon, Cameron, Olivia, Rheagan, and Andrew; and many extended family members in the Lowell area and in Sicily.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend visiting hours on Wednesday, November 11, from 4 to 7 p.m. at McDonough Funeral Home, 14 Highland Street, Lowell, MA 01852. His Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, November 12, at 11 a.m. at St. Michael Church, 12 Sixth Street, Lowell, MA 01850. Burial will follow at Holy Trinity Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation in his memory to the Chelmsford High School Association ? Andrew Tymowicz, 200 Richardson Road, N. Chelmsford, MA 01863. Arrangements are under the care and direction of McDonough Funeral Home. For additional information or to offer an online condolence, please visit www.mcdonoughfuneralhome.com.