Alik Shamailov

Alik Shamailov was born in Baku, Azerbaijan, on November 25, 1946 and was the oldest brother with 5 younger siblings.

Alik was married to the love of his life, Viktoriya Akopyan for 56 years, and they had two beautiful children together, Karina Manukov and Boris Shamailov. Alik was a proud grandfather of three grandchildren, Elizabeth and Christine Manukov and Arthur R. Shamailov. He is also survived by a brother, Yuri Shamailov and sisters, Rosa Davidova and Nonna Mendelson.  Alik was predeceased by a brother, Levi Shamailov and a sister, Mira Agaronova.

Alik immigrated to the United States as a war refugee with his family in 1991 and worked as an environmental inspector until the age of 66 when he retired.  

Alik was a devoted family man, loyal friend, great father and the best grandfather. Alik loved this life, loved people, had a big heart with love and care for everyone.  We will greatly miss, always love and remember the great man, Alik Shamailov .

Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed, so very dear.