Born on July 26, 1931 in Ecka, Serbia to Aurel and Juliana Magda, Badia married his long-time love, Viorica Ghilezan. Badia and Viorica were happily married for 72 years. In 1969 they came to America and he was assembler for an automotive company.

Badia is pre-deceased by his wife, Viorica Magda; brother, Julian Miok, sister’s Aurora Iorga and Marioara Vaiant. He is survived by his, son George Magda and his wife Eva, daughter Luminita Nikodin and her husband Viorel, grandsons Badja Magda, Josim Magda and his wife Daniela, Michael Nikodin, Maxim Nikodin, and great-grandchildren George and Anastasia and several nieces and nephews.

A Public Visitation and Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 from 2:00 – 4:00 with service by, The Rev. Dr. Silvius Sfera, at 3:00 PM at the Boyd-Panciera Hollywood Chapel located at 6400, Hollywood, Florida 33024.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care, Hollywood, Florida. Condolences may be shared online at www.bpfamilycare.com.

Burial arrangements are under the care of John N. Santeiu & Sons Funeral Home in Garden City, Michigan. An additional service performed by the Very Rev. Father Laurence Lazar. Date and time to be determined by the family.

Due to attendance size restrictions imposed on us by this pandemic, please contact her family or our funeral home for more specific funeral information.

Please note modifications may take place regarding Visitation/Services due to the Coronavirus . Boyd-Panciera is following local and state guidelines and is taking all the necessary precautions to ensure the safety and health to our families and staff to halt the spread of COVID-19. Please call the funeral home for updates and possible changes to this service.