Virginia "Genny" (Martin) Lehrer

July 5, 1960 - July 21, 2021

Virginia “Genny” (Martin) Lehrer, 61, of Syracuse, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday. Born in Syracuse she was a life resident of the area. Genny was a fiercely strong woman with a huge heart, wild spirit, and beautiful mind. She loved her family, especially her children and grandchildren. She also loved animals, especially cats. Genny was a very generous soul even when she didn’t have much to give. She was predeceased by her parents, Donald and Beverly Martin; brother, Donald Martin, Jr.; sister, Bonnie Winters. Virginia is survived by her children, Michael (Karen Short) Foley, II, Nicolas (Butterflye) Tagabi, Laura Foley (Reginald Hereford, Jr.), Sarah Lehrer (Ray Madden), and David Lehrer, II; step-son, Michael Lehrer; her husband, David Lehrer; three grandchildren; brother, William (Linda) Martin, Sr., sister, Jeanette Martin; good friends, Pat and Donna; several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held on Friday, July 30th, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at FARONE & SON Inc Funeral Home, 1500 Park Street, Syracuse. A funeral service will follow at 12 p.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to In My Father’s Kitchen, 501 Hawley Ave., Syracuse, NY 13202. Share condolences at www.faroneandsoninc.com.