Obituary of Pobeda Badalyan

Pobeda Badalyan, 80, of Englishtown passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Born in Baku, Azerbaijan, Pobeda lived in Russia before immigrating to the United States 30 years ago. He was a dedicated sailmaker for Gioia Sails in Lakewood for more than 20 years. An avid fisherman, Pobeda found great joy spending time on the water. Above all else, he cherished his family and always looked forward to his annual trips to Russia to visit his loved ones.

He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Tsovinar Badalyan;  and his son, Alexander Badalyan. Pobeda is survived by his daughters, Jenny Napoli and her husband, Vinny and Diana Gazarova and her husband, Stas; grandchildren, Vladimir, Samvel, David, Nicolas and Viviana; great granddaughter, Emilia; siblings, Vlad Badalyan and his wife, Inessa and Zoya Badalyan; and niece and nephew, Eric and Nicole. 

A pannyhida will be held at St. Alexander Nevsky Russian Orthodox Cathedral, 200 Alexander Avenue, Howell on Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 6:00 PM.  Relatives and friends are invited to attend his 10:00 AM funeral service at the cathedral on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.  Interment will follow in St. Vladimir Russian Orthodox Cemetery, 316 Cassville Road, Jackson.  For information, directions or to leave condolence messages for the family, visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com