David Mitchell Beckwitt, aged 84, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 21, 2018 at his home. Beloved father, grandfather, and brother, he is survived by three children, two grandchildren, and two brothers. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on April 19, 1934. He attended Rutgers University and later received his Master of Music from Southern Methodist University and Doctor of Musical Arts from Catholic University. As a well-known and talented opera singer, performer, and teacher, he touched people's lives across the globe. He performed solos for four Presidential Administrations while proudly serving his country in the United States Army Chorus, sang in operas across Germany, served as a Cantor for Temple Sinai in Washington DC, and left a legacy by teaching voice to his private and community college students. A graveside service will be held Sunday, October 28, 1:00 p.m. at Garden of Remembrance Memorial Park, 14321 Comus Rd, Clarksburg, MD 20871. Memorial contributions may be made to American Parkinson Disease Association. Services entrusted to Sagel Bloomfield Danzansky Goldberg Funeral Care.
Graveside Service
OCT 28. 1:00 PM
Garden of Remembrance Memorial Park
14321 Comus Road
Clarksburg, MD, 20871