James H. Finney

James Hay Finney, age 75, of Indianapolis, Indiana passed away on Monday, March 4, 2024. He was born in Indianapolis on December 23, 1948 to parents William T. Finney and Martha (Cummings) Finney. Jim was a long time member of St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, serving as a greeter, sacristan, lector, eucharistic minister, and wherever he was needed. This led a close friend to comment "his hands were everywhere" in the church. As an active member of the St. Vincent de Paul Society, Jim delivered groceries to needy families and helped identify families in need. He served as an officer and active member of Mater Dei Council 437 of the Knights of Columbus. He was always ready to serve anyone who needed his help. He consistently answered his phone "How can I help you?". Jim served in the United States Army as a medic in Vietnam. Jim was an active member of Vietnam Veterans of America, Chapter 295 and VFW Post 261. He was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution. As a member of the Eastside Club of Indianapolis, he encouraged anyone and everyone with whom he spoke. He struggled for years with COPD, but his physical ailments never slowed him down, including in his roofing and guttering business. He was a friend to everyone he met. James is preceded in death by his parents, William and Martha Finney; and brother, William "Bill" Finney. He is survived by his sons, James "Jim" Finney Jr. and Ryan Finney; brothers, Peter Finney and Steve Finney; sister in law, Margo Finney; and many cousins and nephews throughout the country. A memorial mass will be held at St Philip Neri Catholic Church, 550 N Rural St, Indianapolis, IN 46201 on Thursday May 9th at 11AM. A burial will follow at Crown Hill National Cemetery, 725 W 42nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46208. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim's honor may be made to St. Philip Neri Catholic Church, 550 N Rural St, Indianapolis, IN 46201, or to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, 3001 E. 30th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46218.