Edward G. Ramsperger

Edward Ramsperger, a dedicated public servant in Monroe County, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2024. He was 75.

Born on September 22, 1948, Ed was the youngest of seven children. Ed learned early on the importance of service to others, as well as getting to the dinner table first. That passion to help others grew and he became a committed public servant as an adult. 

Ed began his career with the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office in the 1970s, initially working in records. Much to the surprise of friends and family, he was given the keys to a police car and became a member of the road patrol. After several years on the road, Ed moved into community service, where he made a lasting impact with his dedication and innovation. In 1984, in a shocking turn of events, Ed was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. To this day, he has refused to give it back. Notable among his many contributions, Ed co-founded the Sheriff’s Traffic Accident Reduction Unit (STAR), collaborated with Mother’s Against Drunk Driving (MADD), was an active member in the Sheriff’s Office Association of Retirees (SOAR), was honored as New York State’s DARE Officer of the Year in 1994. He also proudly retired as a Sergeant Major in the United States Army Reserves.

While Ed’s career was marked by notable achievements, his greatest enjoyment came from spending time with his family. He cherished the opportunity to travel with his wife, Joanne, to their second home in Millen’s Bay in the Thousand Islands. Above all, Ed found immense joy in his three grandchildren, Jacob, Lily, and Jackson, who were the light of his life.

Ed is predeceased by his parents, Robert and Catherine Anne, and his siblings Bob, Diane, Cathy, Vince, Ron, and John. He is survived by his devoted wife of 52 years, Joanne; his children Marc (Sara) and Elizabeth (James); his grandchildren Jacob, Lily, and Jackson; and his extended family, including sister-in-laws Carol Anne (Chuck), Debra, and Mary Ann; brother-in-law Lionel; and many nieces and nephews, including Bobby, Lori (Ann), Mary-Louise (Steve), Reggie (Lisa), Brian (Chrissy), Jason, Vinny, Bobby, Johnny, Shawn, Eric (Lauren), and Caitlin (Will). Ed will also be remembered fondly by numerous friends who were like family to him.

Ed’s legacy of service, kindness, and humor to his loved ones will remain an enduring source of inspiration for all who knew him.

Ed, Eddy, Dad, Daddy-o … you will be greatly missed.

Family will receive friends 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm Monday, September 23, 2024 at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 6 Empire Boulevard. His Funeral Mass will be held 11:00 AM Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at St. Ambrose (Peace of Christ), 25 Empire Blvd. Private Interment at Sampson Veterans Memorial Cemetery.

Contributions may be made to Serenity House in Ed's memory.

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