William Via ,84, originally from Grottoes Virginia, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at the home of his daughter and son-in-law on February 25th 2020. He was born March 5, 1935 in Grottoes Virginia to the late William T. Via and the late Edna Wyant.
He leaves behind his wife, of 59 years, Mary Shifflett Via; his daughter, Sonia Grant and her husband, Chris Grant and his only grandchild, Christopher Grant. He is also survived by his only sister, Betty Via and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was the best Dad to his loving daughter and was the proudest PawPaw of his boy Christopher.
He was a veteran of the US Navy and rarely went anywhere without wearing one of his many navy hats with pride. He worked at ConAgra frozen foods in Crozet, Virginia for over 40 years and made many friends during his time there.
The family would like to thank Riverside Walter Reed Hospice for their loving care of such a great man.
Cremation Society of Virginia-Newport News assisted the family with their arrangements.