Vincent Guy Petroy Sr.

Vincent “Vinny” Guy Petroy Sr., age 82, of Indianapolis, Indiana, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2025. He was born April 22, 1942 in Greensburg, Pennsylvania to John D. Petroy Sr. and Mary Elizabeth (Cremonese) Petroy. Vinny married the love of his life, Donna Marie DeBone, in 1964, and they shared sixty years together.

Left behind to cherish his memory are his devoted wife, Donna; two sons, Vincent (Julane) Petroy Jr., Jay Petroy, and beloved grandchildren, Allison and Nick Petroy.

Vinny attended Greensburg-Salem High School and graduated in 1960. He then attended California State University, he earned his Bachelor in Business Administration from Upper Iowa University. He also served his country in the Air National Guard from 1963-1969.

Vinny was a civic-minded member of his community and always active within his church. He was a third-degree member of the Knights of Columbus, former president of St. Vincent de Paul Society (Bridgeville, PA), served as a Stevens Minister, and was a former president of various parish councils in Lewistown, PA, Zionsville, IN, and Bridgeville, PA. He was also a member of the Cercemaggiore Association in Greensburg, PA and Waterbury, CT.

Vinny worked in scholastic sales from 1963-2007. He served in various sales and management roles with Dieges and Clust, Herff Jones, Balfour, and Tuition Management. Along with his business relationships, he made strong and lasting connections with clients and colleagues. Having managed the European sales territories with Herff Jones and Balfour, Vinny was able to travel throughout Europe and North America. He took pride in his role as a liaison between Herff Jones and the Heisman Trophy Committee. He also served on the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Awards Committee in Washington, D.C.

Vinny’s passion was his family and friends. From watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, going to the beach, and playing golf, Vinny was full of life in everything he did.

Also surviving are two brothers, Claude Petroy and Father Dominic Petroy, OSB; sisters-in-law, Joanne Condo (Jim DiStefano), Saundra (Jim) Singer, Dot DeBone, and Rhonda Petroy; brother-in-law Frank DeBone; along with numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Vinny was preceded in death by: his parents, John and Mary Petroy Sr.; a brother, Jack Petroy; sisters, Virginia and Marty Kloock, and infant sister, Victoria Lynn Petroy; sister-in-law Arlene Petroy; father and mother-in-law, Angelo and Jennie DeBone; sister and brother-in-law, Palmine and Shorty Shaw, and Joe DeBone.

A Celebration of Life is being planned in Indianapolis. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 at Our Lady of Grace Church, Greensburg, PA.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Still Water Adult Day Center, 7160 Shadeland Station Way, Indianapolis, IN, 46256, or St. Vincent de Paul Society, c/o St. Lawrence Parish, 6944 E. 46th St. Indianapolis, IN 46226.

Neptune Society has been entrusted with cremation arrangements.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at: https://neptunesociety.com/obituaries/indianapolis-in/vincent-petroy-sr-12234623