Marvin Lederman M.D.

Marvin Lederman, M.D., a longtime resident of Pittsford, NY and Longboat Key, FL, and a distinguished surgeon, passed away on November 19, 2025, at the age of 88.

He is survived by his devoted wife of 62 years, Brenda; children, Eric (Kim), Andrew (Jilly), and Lisa (Adam) Kaufmann; and grandchildren, Alex, Colby, Juliet, and Caitlin; and his sister, Barbara (Marvin) Gray.

As the child of immigrant parents and the youngest of five siblings, Dr. Lederman was deeply proud of his opportunity to attend the University of Rochester and graduate from the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry in 1963. He served his country as a commissioned Major in the U.S. Air Force Medical Corps. He devoted over 35 years to the practice of medicine in the Rochester area, specializing in general and vascular surgery. He served as Chief of Medical Staff at The Genesee Hospital. Known for his steady hand, sharp mind, and deep compassion, he cared for generations of patients with kindness, humor, and integrity. His dedication to his patients touched countless lives. He took great joy in mentoring surgical residents, medical students, and his own children.

At home, Marvin's greatest pride was his family. Known for his sharp wit and quick puns, he cherished his time with family and friends. Family dinners were replete with surgical tales and anatomical drawings sketched out on napkins. He was an avid tennis player and enjoyed golf in his retirement.

Services will be held at 10:00 AM, on SUNDAY, November 23, 2025, at Temple Beth El, 139 Winton Road, Rochester, NY. Interment to follow at Mount Hope Cemetery.

For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed at 10:00 AM on Nov. 23, 2025. Click HERE to View at that time.

The family will sit Shiva at Marvin and Brenda's home:
3:00 – 6:00 PM on Sunday, November 23 rd, and 1:00 – 3:00 PM on Monday, November 24 th.
At the home of Andrew and Jilly Lederman in Pittsfield, Massachusetts:
6:00 – 8:00 PM on Monday, November 24 th and 6:00 – 8:00 PM Tuesday, November 25 th.
At the home of Barbara and Marvin Gray in Pittsford, New York:
1:00 – 5:00 PM on Tuesday, November 25 th and 1:00 – 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 26 th.
At the home of Lisa and Adam Kaufmann in Larchmont, New York:
5:00 – 8:00 PM on Tuesday, November 25 th.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Seymour I. Schwartz, MD General Surgery Residents Educational Enhancement Fund. Click HERE for additional information
To donate by Mail: University of Rochester Office of Gift and Donor Records, 300 East River Road, PO BOX 270032, Rochester, NY 14627. Memo Line: Schwartz Resident Education Fund

His legacy lives on in the countless lives he touched-with enduring care, a dry sense of humor, and a life well lived.