Roanoke Valley, Virginia
J. B. Goria, 86, of Roanoke, Va., passed away at his home on Tuesday, July 14, 2009, as the result of multiple myeloma. He was born in Roanoke, Va., on May 23, 1923, the first generation Lebanese American, the son of pioneer Roanoke businessman, the late B.A. Goria and Najla F. Goria. The Goria...
Read MoreMary and Joe, I want to express my sympathy to you at this time of grief. I appreciated J.B.'s business over the years and even more his business ethic. He wanted quality work done at a fair price in a timely manner. I respected him greatly and am very saddened to hear of his passing.
Paul Shively
July 17, 2009 | Rocky Mount, VA
Mary - I'm stunned & saddened to hear of J.B.'s passing. I've always had a huge respect for J.B. & certainly learned from the opportunities I've had to observe him in action. He will be missed by us all.
Becky - Your years of dedication to J.B. is remarkable and admirable. I know this is a difficult time for you.
If there is some way I can ease your burdens, please don't hesitate to call on me. My respect & appreciation extends to both of you fine ladies & all the...
Steve @ Goldsmith Jewelers
July 17, 2009 | Crystal Spring Ave. Roanoke, VA
My dad worked with JB and
JB from what I heard was a beautiful loving and kind man. I am very saddened and surely missed.
Chelsea Utt
July 17, 2009 | Rocky Mount, VA
We are so sorry for your loss ,we have had the honor to work with him on many occasions over the years and have had great respect for him as a businessman and someone who I considered my friend aswell. Mary if you need anything let us know.
Jason Utt
July 17, 2009 | Rocky Mount, VA
Mary and Joe
My thougths and prayers are with you. JB was a wonderful man and was always so kind and generous to me and my family. I'll never forget the time when he let me drive his brand new Corvette ( I was in high school) - I remember him telling me to go faster, go faster. What a great time ...I can still vividly recall that day. And the time he took our family to the Hotel for my graduation with my grandmother and aunt( he treated them like royalty )...we had such a great time. ...
Scott DeRocher
July 17, 2009 | Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Thunder & lightning Bowling League Don Dunnaville
July 17, 2009 | Roanoke, VA
My deepest sympathies.
Michael Miles
July 17, 2009 | Callaway, VA
Mary, Joe and family:
I was saddened to read of JB's passing. I respected JB's approach to business, he was always a gentleman, and I enjoyed my dealings with him through the years. Please accept my condolences and thoughts of support during this difficult period.
Michael Waldvogel
Waldvogel Commercial Properties, Inc.
Michael Waldvogel
July 17, 2009 | Roanoke, VA
Joe:
So sorry to hear about your Dad's passing. I only met him a few times but I could tell he was a good man. Take comfort in your memories of him.
Steve Jones
July 16, 2009 | Richmond, VA
