Donations made in lieu of flowers will be used to honor Alma's favorite cause: Alma Cares, Inc. A non profit named in her honor. As Always, your Baby Donnie #RIPAlma . She made the best of times in the worst of times., She kicked our butts if we messed up, kicked anyone elses butts if they messed with us, he added. ATLANTA Former U.S. Sen. Zell Miller, a lifelong Democrat and the father of Georgia's lottery-funded HOPE scholarship while serving as governor, died Friday. The family held an intimate church service in Boston, which is the familys hometown. To my sweet Alma. ", As Always, your Baby Donnie#RIPAlma https://t.co/qrR7foxSM8 pic.twitter.com/IICsPPwHlp, "So sorry for your loss," a second fan wrote to Donnie. Donnie Wahlberg was also in the band alongside him. Apr 26, 2021 Updated Apr 26, 2021. Alma and Donald divorced in 1982; Donald died in 2008. My angel. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. I love you, miss you, thank you and will celebrate you, today and always. My angel. Donnie posted a video that is a collection of his favorite memories alongside his mother. She was the epitome of the word grace.. You sang like an angel and you always do in the most important moments of our friendship and history, but thats something Ill never forget. Tell their story, and publish it online for free. She also worked as a bank clerk and nurses aide, according to her A&E biography for Wahlburgers. Alma and Donald divorced in 1982, and Donald died in 2008. I say that, because its true. I love you. I never heard her say, or do, anything disrespectful to anyone. My Angel. She kicked our butts if we messed up, kicked anyone elses butts if they messed with us. The Wahlberg matriarch died on April 18 at 78 years old. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. McIntyre reached out to Donnie before the funeral, offering to sing at the service, just as he had done for his friend once before. She was born in Harley Hospital in Boston, Massachusetts, to parents Leone Floyd ( mother ) and Arthur Ambrose Donnelly ( father ). Donnie Wahlbergs wife, Jenny McCarthy, called Alma Wahlberg the worlds greatest mother-in-law on Twitter. Scroll through to read some of the tributes to Alma Wahlberg. The show ran from 2014 to 2019. My mom Almas joy for life, love and people combined with a pride in her humble beginnings and refusal to forget where she came from undoubtedly shaped me into the man that I am.. Her daughter Debbie died in 2003. Taught us right, made us pay the price when we were wrong, Donnie Wahlberg wrote Sunday. In July, Donnie shared an update on Almas health to Instagram, writing, I know that so many of you have asked how my mom Alma is doing. The top entertainment stories, features and must-read reviews sent to you weekly. To me that was the key., No cause or date of death was shared by the family. English muffin pizzas were among her creations to feed her hungry lot. Alma is the matriarch of the Wahlberg family. The Wahlberg matriarch died on April 18 at 78 years old. The death was announced in a number of social media posts by the family. She kicked our butts if we messed up, kicked anyone elses butts if they messed with us. What a blessed relationship we have, the 51-year-old said. Discovery Company. Alma Wahlberg net worth: Alma Wahlberg was an American matriarch and television personality who had a net worth of $1 million at the time of her death. It was, according to Joey, the least he could do both for his friend and for Alma herself. RIP, Alma Wahlberg. Alma Wahlberg was born as Alma Elaine Donnelly McPeak on May 6, 1942. Mark and Donnie Wahlberg pay tribute to mom Alma Wahlberg - Today What happened to Alma Wahlberg? Mark Wahlberg's mother passes away at 78 MARK Wahlberg and brother Donnie said goodbye to their late mother Alma on Saturday as they carried her casket during the funeral church service. Alma Wahlberg, the mother of actors Mark and Donnie and restauranteur Paul, has died at the age of 78 from complications related to dementia. The family is yet to post Alma Wahlberg's obituary too. Alma worked as a greeter and hostess at her sons restaurants including Pauls Alma Nove, which was named after her sharing her infectious laugh and sense of humor with everyone who comes to dine, as the A&E bio states. Rest in peace, Mark wrote on Twitter, while Donnie said, She was always an angel.