Ronald Charles Gitschier

LOWELL Ronald Charles Gitschier, age 82, a longtime resident of Lowell, passed away peacefully at the Lowell General Hospital on Monday, July 15 th , 2024 surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of the late Nancy C. (McCaffrey) Gitschier who passed on November 11, 2001.

He was born in Lowell on January 16, 1942 and was the son of the late Franklin Thomas and Lorriane Ann (King) Gitschier. Ronald was raised in Dracut, MA. He had many hobbies and interests including taking things apart and putting them back together, racing old beat up cars in his younger days, fishing, boating, boating while fishing, ice fishing, talking about fishing, taking anyone who wanted to fish fishing, nascar, talking about nascar, watching the Pats games, reading the Boston Herald, gardening, talking about gardening, chopping down trees in his daughters yard, driving friends in need around town and scratching scratch tickets. After he retired he especially found joy in attending his great grandaughter Sicilys softball games. He was so entertaining at the games that he became the designated team mascot.

Ronald worked as a truck driver for Kidder Wrecking company until the age of 75.

Ronald is survived by his children, Cat Gitschier of South Carolina, Carol Croswell and her husband E. John Croswell of North Reading MA, Kevin Gitschier and wife Kimberly of Methuen MA, Mark Gitschier and partner Tracey Lamarche of Lowell MA, Michael Gitschier of East Boston MA, and Kellie Hamilton of Lowell MA. Grandchildren, Linda Marie Gitschier, Ronnie Gitschier, Donnie Gitschier, Cassie-Lee DiDomenico, Joseph DiDomenico, Tiffanylee Cross, Corey DiDomenico, Scott Berard, Robert J Croswell, William T. Croswell, Kevin Gitschier Jr., Mark Gitschier and Patrick Hamilton. Siblings, Leonard W. Gitschier (wife Levita), Kenneth J. Gitschier (wife Julie), Sandra Dichard (partner Peter Fredrickson), Dennis Gitschier (wife Maureen), Franklin Gitschier, Renee Legrand (husband Lawrence), and Chad Gitschier (wife Sue). He is survived also by many great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Ronald is pre-deceased by his Son Ronald Gitschier Jr., Sister Victorine Hartwell, brother Gerald Gitschier and sister Deidra Smith. His is joined by his beloved german shepherd, Mickey who sadly, also passed.

His Funeral Service and Interment will be held privately. The family will be hosting a Celebration of Life gathering in the near future.