George M. Vigna

1934 - 2016

George M. Vigna

82, born October 25, 1934, died suddenly on July 21, 2016. He was the son of Tony and Bessie Vigna, born in Fairmont, WV. He graduated from Tech High School where he met lifelong friends, many of whom still meet get together at Si Greene's Pub. George served in the United States Air Force as an airplane mechanic for which he was very proud.

George loved his tomato and grape garden, but not as much as golf. He hit a hole-in-one in 2011; it was a great highlight in his life. Above all, George loved his family. He was such a character at all of the family parties and was very close to his children and grandchildren, always cheering them on in all of their sporting activities. He was a member of Little Flower Catholic Church.

Survivors include: brother, Carl Arnold; sisters, Helen Vigna Mouser and Linda Vigna Johnson from TN; children: Yauncy Alkire, Jr. and Yvonne Pritt; grandchildren: Kyleigh Alkire, Yauncy Alkire III, Jensen Pritt and Ryan Pritt; friend and ex-wife, Joann Vigna; and his many special nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by: mother, Bessie Vigna; father, Tony Vigna; and siblings, Billy Arnold and Vera (Kitty) Denny. He will be missed by all!

Funeral services are pending at Washington Park East Cemetery, 10722 E Washington St, Indianapolis. To honor George's military service, there will be a full military funeral. Memorial contributions may be made to the Carline R. Day Scholarship Fund, c/o the Hancock County Community Foundation and Gideon International.