Vincent E. Baker
March 13, 1953 ~ January 23, 2020
Vincent E. Baker, 66, lifelong Indianapolis resident, passed away January 23, 2020. Vince was born in Beech Grove, March 13, 1953, to the late Hugh G. and Frances Ann (Wade) Baker.
He graduated from St. Catherine Grade School, Cathedral High School, and earned a degree from IUPUI. Vince was a natural salesman and was the owner and operator of Engineering Sales for more than 30 years. His love for golf created many friendships that spanned decades. Vince was also an avid fisherman and member of the Knights of Columbus Council 3660. He never met a stranger and will be fondly remembered for his generous and compassionate spirit.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Jim Baker.
Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Mary (Barr) Baker; one daughter, Molly Baker; siblings, Betsy (David) Georg, Kay (Jim) Johnson, Hugh “Red” (Marianne) Baker, Sue (Jim) Kirschner, Theresa (Joe) Romer, Mary Pat (Michael) Kiefer, Rita Berning, Maureen Baker, and John (Nancy) Baker; many nieces, nephews, and great nieces & nephews.
Visitation will be on Monday, January 27, 2020, 4 to 8 p.m., at the O’Riley Funeral Home, 6107 S. East Street, where morning prayers will be said at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 28, 2020. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Tuesday, in St. Mark Catholic Church. Inurnment to follow at Calvary Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Evans Scholars Foundation, 2501 Patriot Blvd., Glenview, IL 60026. Visit www.ORileyFuneralHome.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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One of the nicest, friendliest people you would ever meet. Always a smile and liked everyone. You will be truly missed. God bless you.
My thoughts are with you during this time. I am so sorry for your loss. Vince and I worked together for more than twenty years, although we didn’t see each other face to face much we spoke an awful lot and I will greatly miss those conversations. I remember when my oldest son moved out to Indiana for his first job, scared, nervous and alone, and Vince met us at the airport and helped assure him and let him know that he was available if he needed anything – it gave my wife and myself such great comfort knowing that. He will be greatly missed.
May God hold all the Baker’s in His loving heart as He guides them with his mighty hand. God’s plan for Vince is now complete. Vince is home with His God and His God-given family. How blest all of us were to have known the Hugh G. Baker Family that are now gone from our sight, but that will live on forever in our hearts. My deepest sentiments to each of you who must now walk this path laden in heavy grief of loving memories. Marianne Schafer Ries
To all the Baker Family! We have know you’re family for many.many years and we are sadden to know there is one less Baker in your family. We will pray for each of you! Our Love, JJ and Janice Beck O’Brien
Peace and prayers to the Baker Family. I wasn’t a close friend of Vinny but I’ve known him for close to 50 years. I would occasionally bump into Vinny through the years and every time I seen him you thought we were best of friends and we were good friends but he always had a way of making you feel special.Rest in peace my friend
Dear Cousins, I am so sorry to hear about Vincent’s death. I am sure he’ll be greatly missed. Love and prayers to you all, Love, Kathy Waugh Sheehan
Prayers to you Mary, Molly and the rest of the Baker family. Vince was one of a kind and I mean that as good in so many ways. We had some very fun memories while vacationing in Panama City with the family, as well as other gatherings. His infectious kindness, funny quips will surely be missed. Again, God Bless all of you. Chris & Robin Underwood