Vincent "Vinny" John Nirich Jr

Vincent “Vinny” John Nirich, Jr. 50, of New Castle passed away Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at I.U. Methodist in Indianapolis. He was born April 21, 1971 in Winchester, Indiana, a son of Vincent “Winnie” John Nirich, Sr. and Julia (Stockberger) Nirich.

Vinny was a 1989 Graduate of Hagerstown High School and resided in the Hagerstown area a vast majority of his life. He was currently employed at Autocar in Hagerstown for the past 13 years. Despite any physical challenges Vinny had, he was a hardworking, dedicated employee. Vinny was probably best known for his infectious smile that could light up a room. He combined a good heart with a great sense of humor. As a result, he was a wonderful best friend to many and never had a bad word to say about anyone. Vinny was a good cook, loved music and playing the guitar and was a great poker player. He was a member of the Hagerstown Masonic Lodge #49, Hagerstown Sons of the American Legion Post #333 and UAW #3050.

Survivors include his mother, Julia Stockberger Nirich of Hagerstown; brother, Gary (Cheryl) Nirich of Sheridan and their son, Zachary Nirich of Portland, Oregon; sister, Angie Nirich Taylor of South Bend; aunts, Wilma Stockberger of Hagerstown, Jane Meek of Hagerstown and Annalyn (Jack) Roemer of Iowa; Croatian relatives; uncle, Ivo; aunts, Cecilija & Marija; and also numerous cousins.

In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Fred & Gladys (Runyan) Stockberger; paternal grandparents, Ilija & Frances Nirich; maternal uncle, Elbert Stockberger; Croatian relative aunt, Annie.

Services will be 3:00 p.m. Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Hinsey-Brown Funeral Service in New Castle with Bill Stockberger officiating. Burial will follow in Bales Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until time of services at the funeral home. You may express condolences or share a memory of Vinny at www.hinsey-brown.com .