Robert “Bob” J. Lawyer, 54, of Syracuse, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2013 at the VA Medical Center with his family by his side, after battling lung cancer. A lifetime resident of the Syracuse area, Bob served as a Navy veteran. He was a professional painter with Holt Painting Co., Inc. in Baldwinsville. Bob was predeceased by his parents, Franklyn Edward Lawyer and Leona Margaret Granish; son Guy; and sister, Donna Brewer. Surviving are his sisters, Nancy (Ron) Fitzgerald and Sue (Carl) Campbell, both of Camillus; brothers, Mike of Liverpool, Frank (Diane) of Whitesboro, Ed (Karen) of Westvale, Jim (Brenda) of Camillus and John (Kim) of Naples, FL; several nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. Burial will be in Onondaga County Veterans Memorial Cemetery at the convenience of the family.