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.