Larry L. Rice

Age 78, of Elmira, NY passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026. He was born in Elmira, NY on November 25, 1947, to the late Paul F. and Thelma Rice. Larry was predeceased by his sisters, Nadine Bishop and her husband, George and Dawn Cornwell and brother, Tom Rice and his wife Barbara and canine companion “Happy” that was special to him. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie (Quimby) Rice; brother, Paul D. (Karin Dahl) Rice of Granville, OH; twin sister, Linda Graves with long time partner Dale Graff of Indiana, PA; brother-in-law, Robert Cornwell of Raleigh, NC; five grandchildren; along with several nieces and nephews. In 1979, Larry and his wife, Marge, founded the Southern Tier Handicapped Club. In 1997, he was the recipient of the Al Felmet Achievement Award given by the United Cerebral Palsy Association of NYS. Then in 2005 he was awarded the NYS Senate Achievement Award in recognition of outstanding achievement in overcoming personal challenges and for service on behalf of the community. Larry was also a long-time member of the Elmira Elks Club. He enjoyed concerts at Eldridge Park, family trips, collecting Hess model trucks, computers, and walks with his wife. Private interment for Larry will take place at the convenience of the family in Forest Lawn Memorial Park.