Video

Rita Imholz

9/29/2021

Rita Imholz, a lifelong resident of Orange County and forty years plus resident of Warwick, NY, passed away on September 29, 2021. Born in Middletown, NY, she was the oldest daughter of the late Berchman John and Rita (nee Johnson) Imholz. Rita was married to Dr. Eugene Tomosivitch for many years.

Throughout her life, Rita had a passion for photography, painting, fitness, fashion, skiing, and travel. She was able to see beauty in everyday life, often stopping, to her family and friends’ chagrin, to set up impromptu photo shoots of flowers, landscape and even garden insects. Her photographs included many Warwick area landscapes and now hang on the walls in several Warwick businesses as artwork. During the 90’s, Rita turned her passion into a business. She was the owner and photographer at Apple Valley Photo in Warwick, NY.

Professionally, Rita was an admired and trusted clinical social worker / psychotherapist for many years with the Orange County Department of Social Services and Orange County Department of Mental Health and more recently at The Center for Stress Reduction in Goshen, NY. Rita worked tirelessly during COVID to serve her patients and took pride in her ability to learn new digital skills that enabled her to treat her patients safely, virtually. She was an advocate and champion to help make mental health issues understood and acceptable to talk about openly.

However, Rita’s proudest life achievement was her three sons. She is survived by her three sons: Bryan Tomosivitch and his wife Miranda of Middletown, NY; Matthew Tomosivitch and his wife Nina of Mooresville, NC and Christopher Tomosivitch and his wife Jennifer of Needham, MA. Rita was a loving grandmother to Leila, Louis, Ted, and Annie; and loyal friend and confidant to her dear sister Edwyna Alexander of Santa Fe, NM. She was also very blessed to have friends, cousins, and other extended family who have been loyal supporters throughout her life, many of whom were involved in her care over the last few months. We thank them for their unflinching love. Everybody loved Rita.

Rita was one of the most unintentionally funny people you’ve ever met, with a wry and dry sense of humor. Her family will fondly remember her routine Sunday night phone calls and thoughtful care packages throughout the year to celebrate the holidays. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on October 4th at Rita’s parish, St. Stephen RC Church, 75 Sanfordville Road, Warwick.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to a cause near and dear to Rita’s heart, Catholic Charitiies, 1011 First Avenue, 11th floor, New York, NY 10022 or online at cccsos.org.

Calendar of Care

At the time of funeral service we commemorate and reflect on the life of Rita Imholz. In the days, weeks and months ahead it will be a comfort to family of Rita Imholz to continue to remember a life well lived. Please select a date on the Calendar of Care to be reminded via email to reach out and continue the caring for family of Rita.

	Send a condolence card
	Post a memory
	Create a memorial page
	A phone call
	Send a meal
	Send flowers
	Make a visit
	Enter your reminder:

Please click calendar icon to select a day

Open the calendar popup.

Select Date
Email reminder to me at:

Leave Your Message

(What is it?)
The message will be forwarded to family

Your Name Email Town

Private

Public

Message

Please enter characters from the image on a left

Send Condolence Card

(What is it?)
Click to send Condolence Card

Memorial Pages

(What is it?)

I would like to create a memorial page

Messages

Rita was a member of our gym, Straub's Fitness for many years. We were shocked to hear of her passing. She was a true fitness enthusiast and always one to stop and chat. Our thoughts and prayers are extended to her family. She will be missed!

Joe and Trish Straub
10/11/2021

May her boys find solace knowing that Rita is at peace in the loving arms our Lord and Savior.

COL (Ret) Chuck Toomey
10/4/2021

I am so sad to hear about Rita. I met her several times when she would come down to Texas to see Edwyna and John and Jessie and Kate. She was a thoroughly lovely person, so concerned for everyone. My love and condolences to all her family and loved ones. Carol Southwick

Carol Hunter Southwick
10/3/2021

I worked at the Department of Mental Health when Rita worked there. Although I did not work directly with Rita we attended the same professional functions at work and also social functions. Yes,Rita was the most unintentionally funny person . She had a ,wonderful sense of humor and she was a joy to be with. She kept me I stitches of laughter when I was in her company and even afterward when I would think of something that she said or did. Although I have not had contact with Rita for many years I remember her fondly! She was always so proud of her sons! May she Rest In Peace.

RosemaryGordon
10/1/2021

First Previous Next Last

showing 0 to 5 ( of 10 records)

Your patience and understanding is greatly appreciated . Your services to George and our family were above and beyond our expectations. Thank you never seems sufficient when the situation appears and is often overwhelming. Your concern for us and our guests will never be forgotten.

... throughout these back to back losses, your gracious concern and professionalism made the time special.

.. not only are you the best - but the town / village of Warwick respects you very much. All with good reason.

I just wanted to thank you and your staff for making Mom’s Memorial Service a success. We appreciate your professionalism and attention to detail.

I believe Mom would have been very pleased with the whole production. Thanks again for making Mom’s day a special memory for our family and friends.

Thank you for all your kindness, compassion and walking me through this very difficult journey with ease. The services were perfect and beautiful because of you. You are very special people and I will never forget you.