Andrew Z.

Sibiga

Andrew "Andy" Z. Sibiga, 69, passed away peacefully at his home in Boxford on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.  He was the beloved husband of Alina (Lada) Sibiga with whom he shared 41 years of marriage and over 46 cherished years together.

Andy was born and raised in Żyrardów, Poland.  He was the beloved son of the late Zygmunt and Marianna Sibiga.  Andy came to Somerville with his family as a young boy in 1965, moving with his family to Chelsea shortly after.  He attended Chelsea Public Schools and was a graduate of Chelsea High School.  He later continued his education at Daniel Webster College in New Hampshire.

Andy and Alina were residents of Chelsea for most of his life and relocated to Boxford almost 5 years ago.  Andrew worked as a truck driver for over 20 years for Stop and Shop and retired several years ago.  "Work hard and play harder" was one of his favorite mantras.

In his lifetime, he held a passionate love of aviation and held his own pilot's license; he also assisted his youngest daughter to pursue her license to fly.  He enjoyed oldies music and disco polos, which he streamed from Poland and enjoyed with his family.   One of the titles that he treasured the most was being called Dziadzi.  He loved and adored spending treasured time with his grandchildren and spoiling them.  They had him wrapped around their little fingers.  His daughters valued the time spent with him and they could always count on him for anything, especially assisting with projects on their individual homes.  Andy had a heart of gold and would drop everything to help others, especially his family.

He was a member of Teamsters Local 25 and past member of the Chelsea Knights of Columbus and St. Stanislaus Parish.  He enjoyed socializing at the Knights of Columbus and the former Polish Falcons Club and attended many Polish Dances and gatherings.

In addition to his loving wife, Alina, Andy is survived by his beloved daughters, Kristen Sibiga and her fiancé Joseph Martino of Dracut, Michelle Gregorio and her husband Samuel of Rowley, and Allison Sibiga of Boxford.  He was the most incredible Dziadzi to his precious little angels, Carly, and Andrew Gregorio.  He is also survived by his sister, Hanna Chojnacki and her husband Louis of Ayer, several nieces and nephews, and extended family and friends.  Andy was predeceased by his infant brother in Poland, Włodek Sibiga.

Visitation will be held from the Welsh Funeral Home, 718 Broadway, Chelsea on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, from 4 - 8 PM. Relatives and friends are most kindly invited to attend. His funeral from the Welsh Funeral Home will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at 8:45 AM, followed by a funeral mass at Our Lady of Grace Church, 59 Nichols Street, Chelsea at 10:00 AM. Services will conclude with interment at Holy Cross Cemetery, Malden.