Daniel Richard Whitbeck

Daniel Richard Whitbeck 73, of Ocala, Florida, died Friday, March 14, 2014 after a courageous six month battle with cancer. Dan was born in Salisbury, Connecticut on June 27, 1940 to the late C. Ward Whitbeck and Loretta (Pitcher) Whitbeck. He attended Housatonic Valley Regional High School. He owned and operated Whitbeck's Tree Service, and served on the Monterey Police Department for several years before retiring to open Dan's Gallery in Copake, New York where he created metal sculptures from recycled materials. He was a friend of Bill W. for many years, and practiced those principals both here in the Berkshires and in Florida. He is survived by his wife Cynthia Miller of Ocala, Florida, son, Donald Whitbeck of Great Barrington, Massachusetts, a daughter, Ellen Whitbeck and her husband David Bell of Monterey, Massachusetts, stepdaughter, Jessica Paulmann of Albany, New York, stepson, Lars Paulmann of Fairbanks, Alaska. Dan is also survived by brothers, Robert Whitbeck and his wife Patricia, of Sheffield, Massachusetts, George of Connecticut, sisters, Barbara Slingerland of Albany, New York, Mary Carley of Connecticut, and Nancy Grogan of Virginia, as well as numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by brothers, Charles "Tuck", William, Donald and Michael Whitbeck and a sister, Susan Whitbeck. In accordance with Dan's wishes, there will be no funeral service. In lieu of flowers or cards please send any donations To Brother's Keepers Food Pantry or Salvation Army Homeless Shelter in memory of Dan.