Palma "Pam" Gullbrand

Palma “Pamie” (Alfego) Gullbrand, 70, of Worcester, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, January 20, 2022.  Her loving husband of thirty years, Donald Gullbrand, predeceased her in March 2008.

Pam is survived by two devoted brothers, Anthony A. Alfego, Jr. and his wife Mary of Rutland, and Joseph J. Alfego and his wife Maryann of Shrewsbury; a devoted sister, Lorraine “Lori” Caledonia and her husband Richard of Franklin; two step-daughters, Lynn Gullbrand Wilkinson and her husband Thomas of Hubbardston, and Cynthia Gullbrand Regan and her husband James of Woonsocket, RI; her nephews, Joseph Alfego, Richard Caledonia and his daughter Francesca, Michael J. Alfego and his fiancé Alexa Trapasso, and David J. Alfego and his wife Danielle (Godino) Alfego; five cherished grandchildren, Taylor, Thomas, Julie, Kaitlyn, and Sarah; three great grandchildren; her uncle, James Pratillo; many cousins and several friends.  She was predeceased by her sister, MaryAnn (Alfego) Nivala and her husband John Nivala.

Born on June 1, 1951, in Worcester, she was a daughter of the late, Anthony A. and Carmella (Santoro) Alfego, and has lived here all her life.  She graduated from Worcester Girl’s Trade and worked in retail all her life.

Pam was a fixture in downtown Worcester, where she was a cigar aficionado at the Owl Shop for over forty years, before retiring in 2017.  She was a member of Our Lady of Loreto Church.  She enjoyed going to York Beach in Maine, going to casinos, concerts, church, and traditional family holidays and gatherings.  She was always up for a good cigar or Chinese take-out.

She was not blessed with her own children, so she considered her nieces and nephews her gifts from God and she was “Auntie” to all.

Her family would like to thank Dr. Morse and Donna Murgo at Beaumont Rehab and Nursing in Westborough, for their knowledge, support, and friendship.  They also want to thank the Mastrototaro and Greene families for all their years of love and friendship.  She will be sorely missed by all.

There are no calling hours.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, January 26, at 11 a.m. in Our Lady of Loreto Church, 33 Massasoit Road, Worcester. (please go directly to church and masks are required).  Entombment at Saint John’s Mausoleum will be held privately.

The family has entrusted MERCADANTE FUNERAL HOME & CHAPEL.