James Via Obituary
Born in Alexandria, Virginia on January 19, 1966, Jim first came to Onancock in 1993, where he was an instructor at the Eastern Shore School of Hair Design. He owned and operated the Style-N-Motion salon in Onancock from 1994 until 2003. Jim loved to travel and during their 33 years together he and his husband visited 48 states and 9 countries.
Jim was much loved and is survived by his husband and best friend, James J. Szablewicz, mother, Tina Via, daughter Jamie N. Via, son James P. Via, III (Jenny), and 9 grandchildren, Ren Via, Taeshaun Faulkner, Taisha Johnson, Joey Via, Aaliah Johnson, Arissa Johnson, Nariah Johnson, Tavis Johnson, Jr., Adrian McCullough. He was predeceased by his father, James P. Via, and daughter, Amanda Victoria Via.
Honoring his wishes, there will not be a public service at this time. A celebration of Jim's life will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions in Jim's memory may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, https://www.cff.org/donate.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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