Lila Hafter

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Lila “Lee” Hafter died Tuesday evening. Born on June 27, 1934 in Utica to Irving and Genevieve Steinberg, she had been a resident of Syracuse since she and her husband Marty were married in 1959.
She was a graduate of The University of Miami School of Education, and then began her teaching career. Lee taught at the Jamesville-Dewitt Schools for many years.
She was a life member of Temple Adath Yeshurun, the Sisterhood of the Temple, loved to knit, was an avid reader, Mah Jongg player, and was a great cook who loved to prepare meals for her family and friends. Most important to her were her family and friends who were like family. Her home was always warm and welcoming. Everyone lingered at the kitchen table enjoying great food and company.
She was pre-deceased by her brother Barry Steinberg.
Her family includes her husband Marty of 63 years; their children Nancy (Michael) Gross; Andrew (Mary), and Jeff (Liz); grandchildren Heidi (Lee), Adam (Erin), Liam, Kyle, Sophie, and Genevieve; 4 great grandchildren; her sister-in-law Barb Steinberg; and nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Services will be at 2PM on Friday at Sisskind Funeral Chapel. Friends may visit with the family immediately prior to the service on Friday from 1-2PM at the funeral chapel, 3175 E. Genesee Street. Burial will be in Adath Yeshurun Cemetery. Contributions in her memory may be made to Temple Adath Yeshurun www.sisskindfuneralservice.com