Updated: August 18, 2026
Sources: Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Public Information

Category: Obituary & Memorial | New York

MANHASSET, New York — Erasmo M. Troia, a New York City Police Department officer and volunteer firefighter and EMT with the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department, has died at age 29, leaving behind a legacy defined by public service, courage and a willingness to help others when help was needed most.

Troia served communities in New York both as a police officer and as a volunteer member of the fire service. Colleagues, fellow first responders and community members are remembering him not simply for the uniforms he wore, but for the way he consistently responded to people in need.

A Life Dedicated to Public Service

Troia served as a police officer with the NYPD, including an assignment with the 104th Precinct in Queens and, more recently, the 13th Precinct. He also previously served with the Glen Cove Police Department before returning to the NYPD.

His commitment to public safety extended beyond his professional duties.

Troia was also a volunteer firefighter and EMT with Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Company 2, serving the communities of Manhasset and North Hempstead.

That dual commitment—to law enforcement and volunteer emergency response—reflected a life centered on helping others.

Acts of Courage That Defined His Character

Those who knew and worked alongside Troia have highlighted moments that illustrated his instinct to act rather than stand by.

Accounts shared following his death describe Troia carrying injured fellow officers to safety and running approximately 10 blocks to reach a stabbing victim and provide assistance.

In another incident, while off duty, Troia reportedly stopped at the scene of a motorcycle accident and applied a tourniquet to an injured person. The intervention was credited with helping save the person’s life.

Taken together, these accounts offer a consistent picture of a young first responder who viewed helping others as a responsibility that did not end when his shift did.

His service was not limited to moments when he was required to respond. It was part of the way colleagues and community members remember him.

Tributes From New York’s First-Responder Community

The loss has been felt across both the law-enforcement and fire-service communities.

Beyond The Badge NY paid tribute to Troia and expressed condolences to his family, friends, members of the Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department and his colleagues in the NYPD.

The organization emphasized that Troia’s dedication to service extended beyond his professional responsibilities, describing him as someone who genuinely loved helping others and consistently stepped forward when people needed assistance.

The tribute pointed to the stories of Troia helping injured officers, responding to a stabbing victim and providing emergency assistance at a motorcycle crash as examples of the character remembered by those who knew him.

Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Jennifer DeSena also remembered Troia as a young man who cared deeply about his community and inspired others.

DeSena recalled a recent encounter at a charity event in which Troia introduced her to members of the Antique Truck Committee, an interaction that offered another glimpse into his involvement in community life.

A former Manhasset-Lakeville firefighter also reflected publicly on Troia’s death, describing the loss as one that felt particularly close to home and encouraging people to check on their partners, coworkers, friends and family members—even those who appear to be strong.

A Young First Responder Remembered

At just 29, Troia’s life was cut short after years dedicated to serving others.

His story also illustrates the breadth of the first-responder community. Police officers, firefighters, EMTs and other emergency personnel frequently work in different organizations while sharing the same fundamental responsibility: responding when others are facing some of the most difficult moments of their lives.

For Troia, that responsibility was expressed through both his career with the NYPD and his volunteer service with Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department Company 2.

The tributes following his death have focused repeatedly on the same qualities: courage, selflessness, compassion and a willingness to act.

Funeral and Memorial Information

Funeral arrangements are being handled by Fairchild Sons Funeral Chapel in Manhasset, New York.

Service details should be confirmed through the funeral home, family representatives or official announcements from the NYPD and Manhasset-Lakeville Fire Department, as arrangements can change.

At the time of publication, the cause of Troia’s death had not been publicly confirmed by the family or authorities. PassingHerald does not speculate about an individual’s cause of death when reliable official information is unavailable.

Remembering Erasmo Troia

Erasmo Troia’s legacy is reflected in the accounts shared by those who served alongside him and by community members who witnessed his commitment to helping others.

He wore the NYPD uniform professionally and volunteered his time as a firefighter and EMT. But the stories being shared after his death suggest that service was more than a job or organizational affiliation—it was a defining part of his character.

Whether responding as a police officer, volunteering as a firefighter and EMT, or stopping as a private citizen to assist someone injured in an accident, Troia repeatedly chose to step forward.

For his family, friends, fellow officers, fellow firefighters and the communities he served, his death represents the loss of a young man whose life was devoted to protecting and helping others.

Erasmo M. Troia was 29. He is remembered by the New York first-responder community for a life of service, courage and quiet heroism.

A Note on First-Responder Well-Being

The deaths of first responders can have a profound effect on colleagues, friends and families. People who are grieving or struggling should consider reaching out to trusted family members, friends, peer-support networks or qualified mental-health professionals.

For immediate emotional or crisis support in the United States, the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is available by calling or texting 988.