Paul Gultom, age 66, of Medford, MA, went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2025.
Paul was born on September 1, 1958 in Pokki, North Sumatra, Indonesia, to Washington Gultom and Epe Simanjuntak. He earned a Masters of Arts in Teaching at the School of International Training in Brattleboro, Vermont, and worked for the United States Postal Service for 32 years. He lived a vibrant life full of purpose, perseverance and faith. He will be remembered for his generosity, mentorship, and dedication to his family.
He is survived by wife Augie Suribory, children Elizabeth Gultom and Hannah Gultom, siblings Hotman Gultom, Hinsa Gultom, Mariati Simanjuntak, Nursaida Hasibuan, and Surta Pasaribu, and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings Maritan Simanjuntak, Tiopan Gultom, Monang Gultom, and Adiman Gultom.
Relatives & friends are invited to attend his funeral service at the Breslin Funeral Home, 610 Pleasant St., Malden on Friday July 18th at 10 AM followed by interment in Oak Grove Cemetery in Medford. Visiting hours will be held at the funeral home on Thursday July 17th from 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to New England Baptist Church, 30 Salem St., Medford, MA 02155.
“ The angels beckon me from heaven's open door,
And I can't feel at home in this world anymore.”