Pamela J. Gulvas passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at Complete Care at Plainfield Nursing Center. She was 76 years old.

Born in Iselin on April 2, 1950 to the late Rose and Anthony Mastrangelo, Sr., she has resided in Carteret since 2007.

Mrs. Gulvas was employed as a sales associate with Lord & Taylor and Macy’s in Woodbridge Center for many years prior to her retirement.

She was a communicant of Saint Andrew Catholic Church in Avenel.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gulvas was predeceased by her son, Mark Melendez, in 2024; and sister, Roseann Ferro.

Surviving are her loving husband of 36 years, Kenneth Gulvas; children, Traci Melendez of Staten Island, NY and Michael Melendez of Carteret; sister, Ruth Taillefer of Avenel; brother, Anthony Mastrangelo, Jr. of Avenel; grandchildren, Alex, Devin, Michael, Jr., Pete and Danielle; and adored great grandchildren, Julia and Pedro.

Funeral services will take place on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Andrew Catholic Church, Avenel. Cremation will be private. Visitation for family and friends will be on Monday, May 4, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Costello- Greiner Funeral Home 44 Green Street Woodbridge, NJ 07095.

In lieu of flowers contributions to Woodbridge Animal Group, 195 Woodbridge Avenue, Sewaren, NJ 07001 in Mrs. Gulvas’ memory would be greatly appreciated by her family.