Obituary
Larry Lee Rohovit, 87, passed away quietly at his home on May 11, 2026. He was born on March 20, 1939, to Leon Isaac and Dorothy Patricia Rosenberger Rohovit. Larry was a life-long resident of the greater Kansas City, Missouri area. He graduated from Central High School in the class of 1957. Larry earned an associated degree in Business from UMKC.
Larry married Arlene Ruth Thomas on January 21,1961, and together they had three children in their 13 years together. Larry later married Carole Raysik Bridges, they were together until her passing in 2015.
After High School Larry worked at a body shop with his good friend Glen Upton. At the age of 21 he applied for work at General Motors and began his 30 year career, working in the Fairfax, KS plant until his retirement in 1991. After two years of playing golf, he obtained his realtors license and started his second career at Reece & Nichols Realtors of Lee’s Summit and retired from there in 2020 due to health reasons.
Larry enjoyed many hobbies over the years. In his younger years he enjoyed flat track and hill climb motorcycle racing. He tried his hand at archery and rifle deer hunting. He was an avid golfer and at one time dreamed of joining the senior’s tour. He enjoyed pistol target shooting and traveling with friends. Most of all he enjoyed eating and cooking great food and sharing it with others too.
Larry was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Lee’s Summit.
He is survived by his beloved Carol Souza Mallory of Holden. Three children; Larry Lee Rohovit II (Roxanne) of Kansas City, MO, Karla (Jim) Thorpe of New Hartford, MO and Karin Rohovit (Steven Chrisco) of Richmond, MO. Six grandchildren; Amber (Joshua) Grote, Darrell Chrisco, Adam (Sara) Borchert, Ashley Thorpe (Paul Schultz), Stevie Chrisco, Arika (Logan) Deters. Four great-grandchildren; Vivienne Grote, Leo Grote, Beckett Deters and Nora Borchert. One brother Richard (Lynn) Rohovit of Evans, GA, brother-in-law Fred Horner of Greensboro, NC and several nieces and nephews.
Larry was predeceased by his parents, first wife Arlene Rohovit, second wife Carole Rohovit, stepchildren Dee Anne Gray and Gary Bridges, sister Ruth Ann Horner.
A visitation will be held Tuesday, May 19, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a service at 10:30 a.m. at Langsford Funeral Home in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Interment will follow at Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery in Raytown, Missouri.
Pallbearers: Jim Thorpe, Joshua Grote, Logan Deters, Paul Schultz, Mark Leetch and Joe Bushman.
Honorary Pallbearers: Jerry Osborne, Gary Shappard and Steve Fairchild.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to The Ronald McDonald House Charities at Donate | Ronald McDonald House Charities of St. Louis
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Condolences to the family . . . was also a realtor at Reece Nichols in Lee’s Summit and always enjoyed Larry’s smile and friendly manner. He will be missed by many of his coworkers . . .
June E. Jacobs
Sure, enjoyed our laughs and time spend together at Reece and Nichols. Good friends are hard to come by. One of a kind. Love you. rest in peace until we meet again. Linda Bush
I spent time with Larry at his home as he was organizing to move to John Knox. He had called to gave me some pictures of Carol and her kids for safe keeping. I always enjoyed being with Larry, always affable, great stories to tell and carried a lot of love in his heart! To his family, I am sorry for your loss but I know he created great memories for you to treasure! Blessings to you all.
XOXO
bobi
Condolences to the family and to those (myself included) who worked with Larry @Reece and Nichols. 🙏🏾
Larry was a great guy! Always with a smile and a hello and maybe something to talk about! His polite personality was nice to have in our workspace at Reece Nichols!