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Anna Malkoon Obituary
1929 - 2025
West Springfield
Surrounded by her loving family, Anna "Nunie" (Sadak) Malkoon, 95, passed away at home on December 5, 2025. Born in Springfield, MA, on December 12, 1929, Anna was the daughter of the late James and Jennie (Solomon) Sadak, of Dinneyeh, Lebanon. Anna lived a full and beautiful life. She was predeceased by her husband of 46 years, Joseph G. Malkoon, who truly was the love of her life. She is the last surviving of eight siblings: Mary Nardozzi, Evaly Chasteen, Josephine Kennedy, Joseph Sadak, Elizabeth Aleveras, Susie Cotton, Fred Sadak, and Elmyra Harbey. She is survived by her four children, Joseph Malkoon and his wife Joan, Christine Spingler, Donna Glantz and her husband Paul, and Paul Malkoon and his wife April.
Anna grew up in Feeding Hills, MA, and attended Agawam High School. Her first job was working for National Print. After raising her four children, she worked as an Operator Supervisor at the Hampden County Court House, but her favorite job was being a mother, Sito, and "Big" Sito to all 13 grandchildren (Nicole, Jake, Danielle, Ashley, Briana, Justine, Pauly, Desiree, Victor, Dalton, Nicolette, Joeanna, and Joseph) and 13 great-grandchildren.
Anna was deeply devoted to her faith as a proud member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, as well as a member of the women's guild and a gold recipient of the Massabki Award in 2024. Her spirit was unmatched, defined by generosity, selflessness, and a strength of character that is hard to come by. She cherished her Lebanese heritage and shared it through the meals she cooked for everyone and anyone. Anna loved a good game of cards, playing slot machines at the casino, but above all else, spending time with family and friends.
Anna was a true matriarch, the heart and soul of her family. May her legacy serve as a reminder to care deeply for one another and to cherish every moment we have together. She will be truly missed.
Services will be held on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at St. Anthony's Maronite Catholic Church in Springfield. Visiting hours will be held from 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by Mass beginning at 11:00. A procession will then continue to St. Michael's Cemetery, where she will be laid to rest beside her beloved Joe.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Anthony's Maronite Catholic Church or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. The O'Brien Family Funeral Home in South Hadley has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Elizabeth Allard-Stanislawski
December 29, 2025
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. My kids and I will always remember Noonie, she loved us like her own. Remembering her will bring each of you comfort today and always.
I love all of you and here if you need me
With empathy, and sincere sympathy. I know too well what its like to loose my Mom.
Joe Cardaropoli
December 17, 2025
Paulie and family, I´m so sorry for your loss. God bless all of you!
Mike Ferullo
December 16, 2025
Donna, Christine and the entire family I just became aware of Anne's passing. I worked for many years with Anne at the Court House.Please except my sincere condolences.
Rick Rindels
December 13, 2025
My sincere condolences to Paul and family!
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Tracy Williams
December 11, 2025
My dear Aunt Nunie will be sadly missed. From her zest for life, to her sharp wit and humor, and of course, her wonderful Lebanese cooking. It was such a joy to have been able to spend time with her the past several years at the beach house that my family and I rented. My prayers and Condolences go out to the whole Malkoon family.
Tracy Williams
December 11, 2025
.Aunt Nunie will be sadly missed, as she was one of a kind. From her sharp wit, humor and vibrance for life, to her amazing Lebanese cooking skills. I enjoyed sharing many fun moments with her at the beach house that my family and I rented for the last several years. My prayers and Condolences go out to the whole Malkoon family. Rest in peace aunt Nunie
Patricia (Joseph) Stevens
December 10, 2025
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Malkoon Family. Your mom was such a beautiful person inside and out. She was an inspiration and true example of how to live life. Faith - Love and FAMILY. Her spirit will live on forever. People come into your life for a Reason, A Season and the Life Time. Good times in our days of the Ladies Guild & so many wonderful memories. Nuni will forever be missed. I know your mom and dad are now together and smiling down on their beautiful family. With Love and Prayers. Patti (Joseph) and George Stevens RIP Nuni X0
Kathleen L Chasteen
December 10, 2025
How does one say "Good bye" to a matriarch? She was my mom's sister and took on the role of "mom" to me after my mom passed. Our families were always together, living in the same apartment blocks in Springfield and on the same street next to eachother in West Springfield. Aunt Noonie (Anna) was one of the most cherished persons in my life. Her love of family is one that is only written in books. She loved being around and doing for family. Her table was never bare, she could whip up a meal in minutes and was offended if you didn't accept her offerings. Lebanese food was always on the menu and she was the best at it. Our times together were many, especially of late when we would "sneak off" to MGM casino for a couple of hours.
My heartfelt condolences to my cousins over the loss of this loving soul, their mom! May her legacy live on in you and passed on to your children and grandchildren. There are no words to express what she meant to all of you and to everyone she touched.
Dave Strole
December 10, 2025
Joe, I remember your Mom and Dad from our old A&P days and working for your Dad. Your Mom was a special lady. Hope you find comfort in knowing they are reunited again. Condolences to you and your family.
Carol & David Meehan
December 10, 2025
To the entire family,
So hard to put into words my love for Annie. She was my co-worker and friend. My heart goes out to her family. I know she is at peace with her beloved Joe. She will always remain special to me. Lots of beautiful memories.
Michael Jennings
December 9, 2025
No matter how bad I might have expected any given day to be while passing through the State St. door at the courthouse many years ago, Anna´s great smile and warm, genuine greeting from her desk just inside was something I always looked forward to, much appreciated and greatly missed when she was no longer there. My deepest sympathy to her family.
Judy Brunelle
December 9, 2025
Chris, Donna, Paul, Joe and families,
What a beautiful lady your mom was in every way. She is resting in peace now with her beloved Joe. Wishing you strength during this difficult time. Judy & Mike Brunelle
Mark & Peggi Quatrano
December 9, 2025
Joe, Joan and Family, sending our condolences to you all. Anna sounds very special. Enjoy your many years of memories with her.
Pat (Normand) Kaboray
December 9, 2025
I have many fond memories of Nunie. I am happy to say that I was lucky enough to have enjoyed her wonderful cooking. Unfortunately I hadn´t seen her in many years. She was always a beautiful woman though...... inside and out. My condolences to her entire family. May she rest in peace with her loving husband, Joe and all of her siblings.
Laurie Bobskill
December 9, 2025
Joe and family, my condolences.
Joseph Catanzarite
December 9, 2025
Paulie and family,Sorry for your loss.
Paul and Nona Fenton
December 9, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.....Enjoy the Great Memories you all must have from her! Wishing we could be there for the Celebration! God Bless
Paul and Nona Fenton
SAMMY CALVANESE
December 9, 2025
Paulie, April My thoughts and prayers are with and your family at this very sad time. MAY GOD BLESS YOU, MAY SHE REST IN PEACE...
SAMMY CALVANESE,
Beverly K-Moses
December 9, 2025
Condolences to the Malkoon family.Nunie was an exceptional woman. She will surely be missed by many. May she rest in peace with her heavenly family.
Michelle Williams
December 8, 2025
You will be greatly missed by MANY. You were such an amazing woman that I was fortunate to call aunt nunie. My sisters and I have wonderful memories that will last a lifetime from renting the beach house from you and victor. Condolences to the entire family. May you rest peacefully
MaryAnn Suse Alexander
December 8, 2025
Growing up Nuni´s husband Joe was the big brother of my childhood friend Rita Malkoon. We lived around the corner of the Malkoons. I remember going shopping with my mom to the A&P where Joe worked. I remember when he passed way too young . He and Nuni were such a loving couple. I hope they´re doing the Debki in heaven. Rest in peace Nuni
MaryAnn Suse Alexander
David Pitzer
December 8, 2025
My condolences to all the Malkoon family I will always hold Sito in my heart for her love and support she showed me thru the years and the wonderful times shared together with you all.
Theresa Spalletta
December 8, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of her passing.
Ron Campurciani
December 8, 2025
Paul and family,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved mother. I pray your memories will get you through these tough times.
Ron Campurciani
Rosemary Shrude Davidson
December 8, 2025
Dear Family,From as far back as I can remember as a little girl iI remember Nuni. She and Emmy were friends with my cousins Kay and Kathleen. In our wonderful St. Anthony´s Church our Lebanese family was so close. I remember them all dancing at church affairs and weddings and they were always dressed so beautifully. I remember them coming to spend the evening around the kitchen table at night with my mother, Kathryn Barkett Shrude. I remember going to their wedding and thinking how handsome Joe was. This is truly a passing. Praying for everyone´s comfort at this sad time. ( I am 82, so you have a perspective!)
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