Grew up across the street from Roger and Sue on 106th. Roger and I would collect soda bottles to get enough money to go to the movies in Inglewood, get concessions if we didn't go to Woolworth's for something. We would also hit Tastee Freeze on the way to or from Inglewood.  We either walked or his mom would drive us. 
We played for hours either at my house or his. The neighborhood kids gathered to play baseball in my front yard, or snake in the grass, hide and seek, or whatever other fun things we could do. 
Across the street from the Cavitt's house was some tall berry bushes. Roger and I often would use it for hide and seek just to eat the berries. Occasionally, we also had berry wars which of course would stain our clothes.  When we moved over to Acacia in 1971, Roger and I rarely saw each other again until his freshman year at Lennox High School, which was my senior year.  Roger was a great childhood friend with fond memories that will forever be in my heart and heat. Rest easy my friend. God be with you till we meet again.

Hello. You do not know me, and I do not know you, but I knew Roger way before you did. 
He and I were elementary school  best friends between 5th and 6th grades at Buford Elementary School. As kids, the big spend was a 25 cent RC Cola. I lived at 4937 Lennox Blvd, right around the corner from his 1 story, white house. By himself, he created a motor cross track behind his house. We rode our bikes there-no helmets, mouth guards, elbow pads or knee pads-what could possibly go  wrong? He was absolutely meticulous in building model cars, planes and dioramas of  wartime scenes. HIs dad had worked at Harry Mann Chevrolet; Rog loved Corvettes.  My father was an aircraft mechanic. After 6th grade, we moved to Fountain Valley and stayed in touch until about sophomore year in hs. He was  his own person and politely, but firmly, stood  his ground. 
The portfolio of pictures is amazing-beautiful-and captures the life of a family man proud of his family-a loving family.  Great pictures of the holidays, the family trips, auto shows, he and his daughter, the wedding, the parties and especially his having joined the Church, having accepted Jesus as the Son of God and our Savior.  May you and yours treasure those memories forever. "Recordar es vivir"-"To Remember is to Live."
Every few weeks, I'll look up an old school friend. I did so last  Tuesday. I was very saddened. I am here now. Coincidence? I do not know. The Holy Spirit works HIs way. His services are at the same church where my brother was baptized. I am sorry I cannot attend his services. I have 2 big hearings in Riverside Bankruptcy  Court starting at 10 am that day. 
I struggled this last week about writing this. I do not know how it will be received. If I have written anything disagreeable, forgive me.  May perpetual light shine upon Roger; may he rest in peace. I will keep him and your family in my thoughts and prayers.  Peace and blessings to you and yours at this difficult time. Lazaro Fernandez.

All our love and support to Emma and Jennifer from the Camberos Gunn & Hinds Families. “Primo Rogelio” had a full life and was just a nice guy. He really loved the two of you. 💖

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Roger Roy Cavitt

March 31, 1962 – May 20, 2026

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