Peter Vetry passed away unexpectedly on May 4, 2023.
Vetri was 37 years old.
He was born on May 21, 1985, to Kathleen Ross Vitry and Peter J. Vitry. He was raised in Windham, New Hampshire. He had a strong love and commitment to the game of hockey, and began his passion journey at Cardigan Mountain School in Canaan, New Hampshire, followed by Lawrence Academy in Groton, Massachusetts. From there, he attended Williams Lake High School in British Columbia where he played minor hockey for the Williams Lake Timberwolves. Returning home to Windham, he graduated from Salem High School.
Vetri was awarded a full athletic scholarship to play Division I hockey at UMass Lowell. He transferred to Quinnipiac for his senior year in 2007-08 and left during his junior year to pursue professional hockey in the SPHL and ECHL. Vetri played for the SPHL’s Twin City Cyclones, the ECHL’s Wheeling Nailers, and the Danbury Whalers of the FHL.
In 2004-05, Vetri went 13-7-4 with a 2.52 GAA, . 912 save percentage, and two shutouts.
He then completed his undergraduate education in New Hampshire, graduating with distinction.
Vetri’s sales career at Granite Communications, in Quincy, MA, has spanned more than 10 years. On multiple occasions, he has had the highest sales in his division. He loved his work and was especially proud of the opportunities Granite Telecom presented giving back to the community.
He enjoyed skiing, fishing with his father, and playing golf. His passion for hockey continued as he coached young players and was part of the men’s league.
According to his obituary, “Pete had a great personality and the ability to light up a room. He made everyone feel special. Those who knew Peter, will always remember his genuine smile, raspy voice, and greater than life personality. Loyalty, friendship, and family were what he valued most in life.” Peter was an all-or-nothing kind of guy. When he loved, he loved hard. When I was his friend, I was his friend forever.”
Vetry is survived by his parents, Peter and Kathleen Vetry of Franklin, New Hampshire, his fiancée, Alexia Belkina of Quincy, Massachusetts, his sister, Mia Landry, and significant other, Matthew Silva, along with their two sons, Ajay Landry and Blake Silva. Ajay Landry was Peter’s nephew as well as his godson, and Blake Silva, Ajay’s brother, was Peter’s nephew as well.
Call hours will be held May 11, 4-7 p.m., at the Carrier Funeral Home, 38 Range Road, Windham, NH 03087. Funeral Mass will be celebrated May 12 at 10 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Parish, 2 Searles Road, Windham, New Hampshire
In lieu of flowers, donations in Vitry’s memory can be made to Boston Children’s Hospital, recipient of Granite Communications’ annual “Save by Shaving” event.