Help Support Bobby's Holy Send Off & Celebration of Life

It is with profound, deep, and regrettable sadness to announce the passing of Robert “Bobby” Tyminski – son to Ronald Tyminski, Sr. and his Guardian Angel Andrea Tyminski, younger brother to Ronald Tyminski, older brother to Michelle Howell and Alexis Tyminski, cousin to Amanda McKenna and so many other Tyminski/Garofalo cousins, beloved nephew to Francine Aster, best friend to Travis Woodward, friends to so many, co-parent to Marisa Bowman, and most importantly, loving, caring, involved, and devoted father to Zachary Tyminski.

Bobby passed away unexpectedly the morning of Thursday, May 8th, 2025 around 4:30am. His passing came after his incredibly long and courageous battle to stay alive and fight as hard as he could to be around as long as he could for his precious boy Zachary. His passing occurred after having just received a heart transplant in July of 2024, which happened after a long and grueling battle with having a major life-threatening heart attack in September of 2021 followed by the implementation of a Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD).

Anyone that knew Bobby knew what a heart of pure Gold he had. He spent his days doing everything in his power to make other people around him laugh and feel good, even if he was feeling badly on the inside. He was a family-oriented man and lived and breathed for his son. Zachary Tyminski was his reason for living, his reason for being, his reason to be the best version of himself that he could be.

Now while me and Bobby are first degree maternal cousins, we have been thick and thieves since we were little, growing up together like brother and sister in the same family duplex in Irvington, NJ. I have absolutely nothing but fond memories with him and of him. I have too many memories to count of him on purpose running into doors or pretending to fall over all just to get a laugh out of me. He was just good soul, a good human, and I am honored to have played such a significant role in his life over the past four years as his medical proxy, caretaker, pseudo-mother, and best friend. He was the BEST uncle to my children, and how my son Reggie and my daughter, his Goddaughter Ava, loved and adored him to pieces. My bonus baby girl, Tara McKenna, will miss you so much. Her heart is filled with so many memories spent with you as you held her hand and Zachary’s hand at the same time roaming around NYC, going to the Jersey Shore Boardwalk, going to carnivals and festivities, and so many other infamous outings. 

I know that I speak for my family and I when I say just how thankful, blessed, and grateful we all are for all of the love and support Bobby has received over these past few years as he experienced significant life-threatening cardiac issues. No good deed has gone unnoticed. No prayer has gone unheard. No prayer card has gone unread. We also have to acknowledge the AMAZING team of doctors and nurse practitioners that were on Bobby’s journey with him through the original heart attack, to the LVAD, to the heart transplant, and finally to his final breath. NYU Langone and Heart Success at Morristown Medical Center – you are all living angels here on earth.

As we have asked before in the past for help keep up with medical expenses to keep him alive and as well as can be, we are now asking for any help that can be offered to plan for his Holy send off and Celebration of Life in a way that we all know would be meaningful for him. ANY donation, big or small, that you may be able to make would be deeply appreciated. A little will go a LONG way to give Bobby the Holy send off and Celebration of Life that he deserves.

Bobby – you have been my best friend since I was mobile enough for you to push me around in a babydoll bassinet. I have cherished the bond that we have shared and the memories that have been created. I loved having you as my cousin, and really, like my brother all these years. You’ve been such a loving and fun presence for my babies, and they will be heartbroken to learn that they can’t just run into your room and play with you and beg you to turn on Elmo for them. You fought an amazing fight. You gave it your all. I witnessed it with my own eyes. I am proud of you for all of the strength that you have put forth given all of the pain that you endured. I know you had Zachary at the top of your mind and in the center of your heart with each fight that you fought.

I love you. I will miss you forever. I promise to keep your memory alive for the rest of my days – for my children, for your siblings, for your dad, for our/your family, and most especially, for your Boy.

For those who are interested in the services, information is listed below:

Viewing

Wednesday, May 14th, 2025

4:00-8:00pm

Codey Funeral Home

Roseland Ave, Caldwell NJ

Funeral Mass

Thursday, May 15th, 2025

10:30AM

St. Aloysius Church

Bloomfield Ave, Caldwell NJ

Burial to follow

Gate of Heaven

East Hanover NJ

Repast to follow

Location to be determined