Rita Rose Tumelty Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Rita Rose Tumelty in Spring Hill, Florida, who passed away on March 25, 2026 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Rita Rose Tumelty to pay them a last tribute.
Though her name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint Rita Rose leaves upon the hearts of her loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of her spirit and the richness of her legacy.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Marge Baresich and Max Baresich; her brother Tom Baresich; and her aunt Rose Meloni. She is survived by: her brother Frank Baresich; her sister-in-law Sandy Totten; and her children, Scott Tumelty (Denise), Bill Tumelty (Sandy) and Lisa Burgess (Clint). She is also survived by six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital.
