In Memory Of
J. Edward Manuel
1930
2015
J. Edward Manuel
October 9, 1930 — December 1, 2015
Rexford- James "Ed" Manuel, 85, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015.
Ed was born on October 9, 1930 to the late Clarence and Eunice Manuel in Philadelphia, PA. Ed proudly served his country in the United States Navy as an aviator in both air planes and helicopters. After his service he continued his education and became an aeronautical engineer. He worked for Gyrodyne Company of America and then later in life worked as a professor at Farmingdale University teaching engineering courses. He was also a lifelong inventor and founder of the New York State Professional Inventors Association. He held numerous patents, ranging from oil booms to Evel Knievel's Bicycle Motocross.
He is predeceased by his brother, William Manuel.
He is survived by his loving wife, Gloria, his children; James and his wife, Robbin, and Edward and his wife, Lisa, as well as 7 grandchildren, and a host of family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at Coburg Village Adult Community, 1 Coburg Village Way, Rexford, NY 12148, on Sunday, December 13, 2015, from 1:00pm-4:00pm. Interment will take place at Saratoga National Cemetery on Monday December 14, 2015, at 10:00am.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Ed's name to Community Hospice, 179 Lawrence St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Ed was born on October 9, 1930 to the late Clarence and Eunice Manuel in Philadelphia, PA. Ed proudly served his country in the United States Navy as an aviator in both air planes and helicopters. After his service he continued his education and became an aeronautical engineer. He worked for Gyrodyne Company of America and then later in life worked as a professor at Farmingdale University teaching engineering courses. He was also a lifelong inventor and founder of the New York State Professional Inventors Association. He held numerous patents, ranging from oil booms to Evel Knievel's Bicycle Motocross.
He is predeceased by his brother, William Manuel.
He is survived by his loving wife, Gloria, his children; James and his wife, Robbin, and Edward and his wife, Lisa, as well as 7 grandchildren, and a host of family and friends.
A memorial service will be held at Coburg Village Adult Community, 1 Coburg Village Way, Rexford, NY 12148, on Sunday, December 13, 2015, from 1:00pm-4:00pm. Interment will take place at Saratoga National Cemetery on Monday December 14, 2015, at 10:00am.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Ed's name to Community Hospice, 179 Lawrence St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of J. Edward Manuel, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
Past Services
Visitation
Sunday, December 13, 2015
1:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)
Coburg Village Adult Community
Graveside Service
Monday, December 14, 2015
Starts at 10:00 am (Eastern time)
Saratoga National Cemetery
Guestbook
Visits: 4
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the
Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors