John Habib Showah

I am a customer who was always impressed by John's competence and honesty. Though I came to the shop more often for repairs or advice than to make a purchase, I was always treated with kindness and respect. What a lovely man! He will be missed.

It is hard to find the words to describe the loss Bev and I felt when we read of John's passing. Even though we have only known John for a few years, to know John was to love him. You did not have to engage him for long to discover his depth of character. A selfless unwavering love for his family and extended family, for others and for his work threaded its way through every conversation we ever had. How we will miss you John - your smile, your jokes, the twinkle in your eye, your transparency, your wisdom, your kindness. Thanks John for sharing yourself with us and for showing us all what is true, good and everlasting.

Ian and Bev Roberts

Dear Moona and family,

Deepest sympathy in your loss. I am so sorry to learn of it. What a kind, gentle and wonderful man, with such creativity.

I will treasure his memory and the things he has designed for me.

Most sincerely.

John was a warm and wonderful man who was totally devoted to his family and community. His artistry and integrity were unmatched and he will be deeply missed, both as a jeweler and as a friend.

Our deepest sympathies to Moona and family,
Jack & Terry Murphy

Dear Moona and family, we are so sorry for your loss. John was a kind and generous person. Your friends at Literacy for Life send their sincerest condolences and will keep you in their thoughts during this difficult time.

Mona and family what a shock to open the paper this AM to read the sad news about Johns passing. I will always cherish the advise and the lovely pieces of jewelry he created for me over the years since he arrived in Williamsburg and I got to know him in town,the Kingsmill Shops and finally at his own lovely store. I know how proud he was of his family, especially Mona. I shall miss going by to see him and enjoy our chats over the years.

Dear family and friends, Cary and I were so sorry to hear of John's passing. He was such a good man, and wonderful friend to our family. He will be missed.
Our deepest condolences to his family.

Cary and Sherry Sternberg

What a shock to open the paper today-- Mona and all the family my deepest sympathy for all of you. John will be missed by so many to whom he became a friend and a trusted jewelry creator. I shall always cherish the advise and the many fantastic pieces of jewelry he created for me since he first came to Williamsburg many years ago.

I am very saddened to hear of Mr. Showah's passing.When my husband Varujan, also a Williamsburg jeweler and a neighbor of Johnstown Jewelers, passed away in October, just 6 months ago, Mr. Showah and his family were the epitome of compassion and sympathy. My family and I offer our prayers at this sad loss.May he rest in peace.

We are so saddened to hear of John's passing. John was one of those special people you come across in life that leaves you feeling so grateful just to have known them. What an amazing life and man. He was so proud of his family and always bragged about his wife and what an amazing cook she is. Our sympathy and love to the entire family.

Our prayers and deepest and sincerest sympathy go out to your family and all the Showah family. We are terribly sorry to hear of this sad and sudden loss. John was a very kind and good gentleman and we will miss him very much.

I am truly sorry to hear about John's passing. You all were like a second family for me growing up. I have some very good memories spent with your family and some good times visiting John's work. He was always such a kind man and my heart breaks for your family. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.

Moona and Randa; we are very shocked by Johns's sudden passing. Our prayers for your family. We don't believe there has been ever a kinder, gentler soul. We will miss his smile.

I am so very sad to hear about John's passing Moona ! He was such a wonderful man . I will really miss him !

Moona and family, I am truly shocked and saddened to hear of John's passing. He was a good and kind man. Your family is very special to me. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Mona and family, I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a wonderful man and a true friend. I'll miss him.
bj and Charlie Costa

We were very saddened to hear of John's passing. He was a good and kind man. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

I will always miss my friend, very gentle man in all kinds of ways, very talented man and a friend to many......Jean Hornsby and J.H,Morris

The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.