– Bond counsel Edward J. McManimon III passes away
– Long-serving bond counsel Edward J. McManimon III’s demise.
Edward Joseph McManimon III Passes Away at 77
Edward Joseph McManimon III, a well-respected lawyer, passed away peacefully on February 2nd at his home in New Jersey. He was surrounded by his loving family after a long illness. Mr. McManimon was 77 years old.
Devoted Legal Career
For over 50 years, Mr. McManimon dedicated his life to the practice of law at McManimon, Scotland & Bauman LLC. His primary focus was providing advice to municipalities, counties, school districts, and governmental authorities regarding their capital financing and related governmental requirements.
Mr. McManimon was born in 1946 and raised in Ewing, New Jersey. He graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1964 and went on to obtain his undergraduate degree in government from Georgetown University in 1968. He then attended Georgetown University Law Center, where he earned his J.D. in 1971.
A Distinguished Career
Mr. McManimon began his legal career as the law secretary for the Honorable George H. Barlow of the U.S. District Court in Trenton. He later became a partner at Kraft & Hughes, eventually leading to the formation of Kraft & McManimon and McManimon & Scotland. These firms ultimately merged to become McManimon, Scotland & Baumann LLC.
Throughout his career, Mr. McManimon played a vital role in the analysis, development, and implementation of financial plans for redevelopment areas across New Jersey. He also worked on the privatization of public water, wastewater, and solid waste systems, including the preparation of procurement documents and the negotiation of agreements with private utility companies.
A Life of Service
Mr. McManimon was actively involved in various professional and bar association activities. He was honored by the New Jersey Law Journal as part of its inaugural class of Lifetime Achievement Award recipients, and the New Jersey League of Municipalities bestowed upon him their “Distinguished Public Service Award.”
He was a member of the Local Government Law Section of the New Jersey Bar Association and the Institute of Municipal Attorneys. Additionally, Mr. McManimon served as special counsel to the League of Municipalities, focusing on public finance and redevelopment matters.
As a lecturer on municipal finance law, Mr. McManimon provided debt management courses and programs for numerous organizations, including the N.J. League of Municipalities, the N.J. Authorities Association, and the Rutgers University Municipal Financial Management Course.
A Lasting Legacy
Joseph P. Baumann Jr., chairman of MS&B, spoke highly of Mr. McManimon’s character and impact on those around him. He emphasized that Ed’s legacy lives on through the lives he touched.
“Ed’s legacy lives in those who were touched by him. You see, Ed lived to serve — humbly, simply, and purely,” Mr. Baumann said. “Service for Ed began with humility. Despite his obvious talents and achievements, Ed remained ready to assist and serve all of us. No ask was too small, and no task was beneath him. He met us where we were, not the other way around.”
Mr. McManimon’s desire to help others stemmed from his genuine care and belief in their potential. He encouraged and mentored those around him, providing reassurance, advice, and guidance whenever needed.
Remembering Mr. McManimon
Edward Joseph McManimon III is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Christina, as well as their two children, Maura Fennessy (Conor) and Christopher. He was also a cherished grandfather to Liam McManimon and Seamus and Killeen Fennessy.
In addition to his immediate family, Mr. McManimon is survived by his siblings Pat McManimon (Karen), Jane Cahill (Bill), Maryann Steinborn (Ed), Eileen McManimon, Jim McManimon (Mary), Tom McManimon (Mary), Tracy McManimon (Gary Hansen), and sister-in-law Debbi McManimon. He was lovingly known as “Uncle Ed” to over 20 nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Michael McManimon.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 8th, from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. ET, and on Friday, February 9th, from 9:45 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. at St. James Roman Catholic Church in Pennington, New Jersey. A service will follow at 11 a.m., also at St. James Church.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations be made to the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen.
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