Genevieve C. Lando

July 27, 1919 - December 21, 2020

Genevieve C. Lando, of Syracuse, passed away on December 21, 2020 at the age of 101. Born in Syracuse, Gen graduated from North High School in 1937. Throughout her life, Gen was known as an avid athlete and sports fan. During her teenage years, she participated in softball as the catcher of her team and helped them win the state championship. She also belonged to the Turner Club where she excelled in gymnastics. She was an active swimmer and high board diver, spending many hours at her beloved Green Lakes State Park. Known as an excellent stenographer and typist, Gen began working in the U.S. Department of Defense and during WWII, she became the executive secretary, finally retiring in 1984. She enjoyed traveling all over the world. Over her life, she kept active as she walked and logged hundreds of miles at the parkway and with the Folk’s March. Gen enjoyed spending time with her grandsons as they grew up, as well as with her great-granddaughters, and she took great interest in their education. Her hobbies included knitting, reading, playing Scrabble and cards with her sisters, and doing crossword puzzles. She was predeceased by her brothers Frank, Richard, and Nicky, as well as her sisters Rose and Mary. She is survived by her sister Lucille Viola, her daughter Marcia (David) Adams, grandsons Joseph (Beverly) and Nick (Carrie) and four great-granddaughters Emily, Abigail, Allison, and Alexandra. Calling hours will be Tuesday, December 29th from 4 to 6 pm at B.L. Bush & Sons Funeral Home, 10 Genesee St., Camillus. Services are private. Burial will be in Assumption Cemetery, Syracuse. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hospice of CNY, 990 7th North St., Liverpool, NY 13088. The family would like to thank the staff of the D Unit at St. Camillus, especially Maureen, and the caretakers of the 3rd Floor COVID-19 Unit. Please sign the guestbook at www.BLBUSH.com