Passed away suddenly on January 20, 2018 at the age of 80.
He joined his brothers and sister.
He is survived by his siblings James (Betty) Manard and Ann McMurray; the mother of his children, Joanne Manard; loving daughters Linda Ryan, Joanne (Pete) Shearn, and Nancy (Jeff) MacPhee; grandchildren Kayla, Brenna, Kendall, Connor, and step-granddaughter Shona and best friend Laura Campione, along with a number of nieces, nephews and friends.
Ed dedicated his life to helping others through his service in the Navy and long career as a lieutenant in the Rochester Fire Department.
Family will receive friends from 2-4PM and 6-8PM Thursday at New Comer Cremations and Funerals, 2636 Ridgeway Ave. Funeral mass will be held Friday at 11:00 AM at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, St. Cecilia's Church at 2732 Culver Road
Private interment.