Marvin Orlovick, 91, of Kansas City, Mo., passed away Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 16, at the Louis Memorial Chapel, with burial at Kehilath Israel Blue Ridge Cemetery. The family requests contributions to Kehilath Israel Synagogue, CASA or Children’s Mercy Hospital.
Marvin was born Aug. 23, 1923, in St. Louis, Mo., the son of Sam and Becky (Bennett) Orlovick. In 1946, after being discharged from the U.S. Army Air Corps, he moved to Kansas City and married Esther (Liber), who passed away in 1978. He married Toby (Levene) in 1982 and she passed away in 2013.
Marvin retired after 38 years as a partner in Friendly’s Furniture and Clothing. He was an active community volunteer for Children’s Mercy Hospital and CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate).
He was a member for more than 50 years in the Kansas City B’nai B’rith Bowling Association. He was a past president of the Kansas City as well as the National Association.
Marvin has been a member of Kehilath Israel for more than 60 years. He held a variety of posts including Scoutmaster of Boy Scout Troop 53, president and secretary of the Men’s Club, and served on the synagogue’s board of directors. He was also a longtime member of the Jewish War Veterans.
He was predeceased by his parents; his brother, Henry Orlovick; sister, Evelyn (Orlovick) Fogel and spouse Harry; and both wives, Esther and Toby.
Marvin is survived by his older brother, Edward “Eddie” Orlovick (Goldie) of St. Louis; his daughter, Sandra Robinson (Mark); son, Bruce Orlovick (Faye); four grandchildren, Joli Robinson Fridman (Ruben), Brian Robinson (Christa), Sarah (Orlovick) Bueno and Matthew Orlovick; three great-grandchildren, Nina Fridman, Maya Fridman and Adi Robinson; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Online condolences may be shared at www.louismemorialchapel.com.
Arr: The Louis Memorial Chapel, 816-361-5211.