Sarah "Sally" Malouf's Obituary
Racine-Sally passed away peacefully at home on September 13, 2024, at the age of 84.
She was born on September 23, 1939, in Racine, Wisconsin, to Florence and Douglas Young. At the age of 20, she moved to San Francisco and worked for TWA before transitioning to the banking industry. There, a coworker set her up on a blind date with Edward Malouf, her “one true love.” They married on February 24, 1962, and eventually settled in Novato, California, where they raised three children and owned Pumperdink’s Delicatessen for 10 years.
After closing the deli, Sally became a successful realtor, known for her dedication to her clients, many of whom became lifelong friends. Following Ed’s passing in 2016, Sally moved to Palm Desert but later returned to Novato. In April 2024, feeling a calling to return to her birthplace, she moved back to Racine, where she was in the midst of home renovations and making new friends when she passed unexpectedly.
Sally is survived by four siblings; children: Valerie and Matthew; grandchildren: Heather, Marcus, Dylan (Natalie), Joseph, and Madelynn; and great-grandchildren: Chase, Rafe, Jade, and Alia.
Sally was preceded in death by her husband, Edward, and son, Marshall.
A celebration of life will be held on October 19, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at Unity in Marin, 600 Palm Dr., Novato, CA.
Donations may be sent to dog rescue: www.woofgangrescue.com or plant a tree www.alivingtribute.org
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