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Pamela Lizzo, 59

Pamela Anne (McAllister) Lizzo, 59 of North Adams passed away suddenly on Wednesday May 13, 2026 at Albany Medical Center with her family by her side.

She was born in North Adams on September 8, 1966 a daughter of Ellen (Walden) McAllister and the late Theodore “Ted” McAllister. Pam attended school in Clarksburg and graduated from Drury High School and obtained an associate degree in Art from Framingham State.

Pam worked for 37 years with Bluegreen Vacations and was instrumental in creating and growing a world-class HR organization. She was promoted to various roles, rising to Director of HR Operations. Along the way, she became the go-to resource on just about every aspect of operations and was particularly indispensable as the department modernized. She was respected, trusted and beloved by everyone, from executives on down.
Pam was last employed in Human Resources for Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams.

Survivors include her mother Ellen McAllister of Clarksburg, husband John Lizzo whom she married February 28, 2003, son Matthew Lizzo of North Adams, brothers Scott McAllister and his wife Susannah of Adams and Stephen McAllister and his wife Becky of Clarksburg. She also leaves behind her nieces and nephews Lauren McAllister, Abigael and Jake McAllister and Ryan and Aly Kalisz. She was predeceased by her father Ted McAllister and nephew Evan McAllister.

A celebration of Pam’s life will take place on Thursday May 21, 2026 from 5-8 pm at the Norad Mill 3WEST Event Space, 60 Roberts Drive, North Adams, MA with a service starting at 5:00 pm. Memorial donations are suggested to the Matthew Lizzo Education Fund to help her son Matthew continue his education, through the Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home, WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St. North Adams, MA. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.


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My Sincere Condolences go out to Pam's Entire family and friends I'm So Sorry to hear of her passing I worked with her at At MCLA she was always very helpful and Caring person. She will be Truly missed. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you all During This Difficult Time.
from: John Brownon: 05-17-2026

I am so sad to hear this news. I worked with Pam in the 90s at Patten/Bluegreen and we moved to Florida from The Berkshires at the same time. I have many great memories navigating a new place with her. Since I was young and fresh out of college, I remember being slightly intimidated by her - and not wanting to make her mad. (haha) But, then I quickly learned that she was just a BIG softy. She became one of my absolute favorite co-workers and I will always remember her with a big smile on my face. I am so sorry that her amazing, bright light has gone out too soon. My sincere condolences to all of you. :(
from: Carrie Salvi Brookson: 05-17-2026

John & Matt, Words can’t express how sorry I am for your loss. Pam was a wonderful woman and I enjoyed working with her over the past 6 months. She always knew how to make me laugh. She was such a caring person and will be missed deeply.

Natalia
from: on: 05-17-2026

Words feel too small in a moment of such profound loss. Pam was simply one of a kind. To Matt and John and Pam’s extended family, my deepest condolences. I pray you live in the light of her memory, her smile, and her spirit. We move you Pammy. Saving you all the blue cheese olives from now on.
from: Dalia Burackon: 05-17-2026

So truly sorry that I can’t make it up there to be with you for the celebration of life. I have been thinking of all the times spent with Pam over the years. From when she was just born, around 4 when she visited us in Florida, when she camped at Halloween, visited us at the beach and getting together when she lived in Florida. She always told me that she was my favorite niece. Pam, our kind, thoughtful niece who made me laugh so hard will be missed. Prayers for you my sweet angel. until we meet again.
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