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Charles "Chuck" Dean Whittaker

May 20th, 1939 - September 25th, 2024

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Charles “Chuck” Dean Whittaker of Venice, Florida passed away on September 25, 2024 at the age of 85.  He was born on May 20, 1939 in Earlville, Illinois and moved to Venice in 1995.  Chuck was in the automotive industry both in sales and repair.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Reserves and was a stock car racer at Charlotte County Speedway.

Chuck is survived y his wife, Joan Garfinkel Whittaker; two sons, Chad Babcock of Lanark, IL, Richard H. Whittaker of Jacksonville, FL; two stepdaughters, Deborah Halvorsen of Jacksonville Beach, FL and Laura Halvorsen of Wasilla, Alaska. He also leaves a sister, Mary Eisenzimmer of Ohio.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Catherine Hart Whittaker, his father, Russell D. Whittaker and two brothers, Richard Whittaker and Russ Whittaker. 

A Celebration of Life service will be announced at a later date.  Memorial donations may be made to the Moffitt Cancer Center Foundation, 12902 Magnolia Dr., MBS-FOU, Tampa, Florida 33612-9416 or by visiting www.fundraise.moffitt.org. Farley Funeral Home in Venice is handling the arrangements. To send a condolence or memory please visit www.farleyfuneralhome.com.

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Farley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Venice

Farley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Venice

Since the 1880s, Farley Funeral Homes and Crematory in Venice has stood as a sanctuary of solace, reflecting over a century of tradition in guiding families through the poignant process of farewell and celebration. Our story, deeply woven into the community's fabric, began in 1883 when the Farley family opened their first funeral home. With a heartfelt mission to help families navigate the grief of loss and to celebrate the legacies of their loved ones, we have built a legacy of compassionate care that has endured across the ages....

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