Andrew J. Revell, 51, of Rochester, Massachusetts passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, after a brief illness. He was the husband of Susan M. (Brenneke) Hunter Revell.
Born in Independence, Missouri, to Roger and Kathy Revell, Andrew spent his early years in Missouri and Texas. His academic journey later took him across the country, culminating in a PhD in Human Development and Family Studies from Pennsylvania State University in 2004. Andrew moved to Massachusetts in 2007 to begin his academic career as a psychology professor at UMass Dartmouth, where he worked until his death.
Andrew had many passions and was never limited by his disability. An accomplished musician in his youth, he played timpani in orchestras during his undergraduate years. After settling in Massachusetts, he embraced adaptive sports, including skiing, golfing, sailing, and tennis. He especially loved riding his recumbent trike around town with his sons and later relished the freedom of an all-terrain mobility vehicle that allowed him to join family outings to the beach and hiking trails.
His love for the arts and community was also profound. Andrew sang bass with the Sippican Choral Society and was an avid photographer. He participated for several years in the Pan-Mass Challenge, raising funds for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, and continued to serve the organization as a photographer and crew leader for volunteers at the Wellesley site. He was committed to local service, holding leadership roles such as President of the Board of Directors for Coastline Elderly Services in New Bedford, a board member of the Rochester Council on Aging, and Senior Warden at St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church in Marion.
Andrew’s adventurous spirit was matched by the unwavering support of his wife, Susan, and their sons, Galen and Toby. Together, they shared countless experiences that embodied his belief in living life fully. His resilience shaped his children, instilling a lifelong compassion and courage inspired by their father’s example.
Andrew is survived by his beloved wife, Susan M. (Brenneke) Hunter Revell; his cherished sons, Galen and Toby Revell; his parents, Roger and Kathy Revell of Waukee, Iowa; his sister, Amy Elizabeth Revell Teas, and her husband Andy Teas of West Des Moines, Iowa; his nephew Max and niece Ellie; and a host of family and friends whose lives were touched by his kindness, strength, and passion for learning.
The family will receive visitors on Sunday, June 29, 2025, from 4 to 7 pm at the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Road (Route 6), Mattapoisett. The funeral liturgy will be held on Monday, June 30, 2025 at 11 am in St. Gabriel’s Episcopal Church, 124 Front Street, Marion. A private inurnment will occur later.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Pan-Mass Challenge or Adaptive Sports Partners in honor of Andrew’s enduring commitment to community, resilience, and the power of inclusion. For online guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com
