TROY – Edward F. Manny, deputy minority leader of the Rensselaer County Legislature and a retired city firefighter, has died, city and county officials confirmed Friday.

A lifelong city resident, Manny, D-Troy, joined the legislature in 2010. He was re-elected to a third four-year in November.

Manny was a city firefighter for 28 years and a member of the Troy Retired Firefighters Association. He was a member of the Troy Flag Day Parade Committee for 37 years and was a past president.

He was a graduate of St. Augustine’s School and Catholic Central High School, class of 1969. He was married to Martha (Grady) Manny for 44 years. They have three children and seven grandchildren.

“We are deeply saddened to learn of the tragic and sudden loss of Ed Manny, retired firefighter, father, legislator, and steadfast advocate for the Collar City,” Mayor Patrick Madden said, calling him a dear friend and valued colleague.

“Ed was an exemplary public servant who worked tirelessly on behalf of our residents, families and local businesses. Throughout his nearly 36-year career – first with the Troy Fire Department and later as deputy minority leader of the Rensselaer County Legislature – Ed demonstrated his passion for his neighbors, constituents and city which he loved,” Madden continued.

Funeral arrangements were not immediately available.