Anna J. Malkoon

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’s’s Children’s Hospital.