Max Van Arnem passed away early Thursday morning.  He is survived by parents Harold and Bridget, brother Sean, sisters Heather Chidiac (Jean), sister Aleise and loving nephew and friend John Joseph Chidiac (JJ).  He was preceded in death by siblings Heidi, H.L. and Adam.  Max was born and raised in Delray Beach and attended school at St. Vincent and American Heritage.

A gifted athlete, Max played soccer for teams in recreation leagues as well as at his schools.  Max's natural abilities of speed, quickness and aggressiveness made him a local premier striker.

His brother Adam introduced Max to skateboarding, which became his passion and obsession.  Max developed superior skills and quickly became recognized globally.  He competed and collaborated with the word's top skateboarders through promotions, marketing and video production.  Max's videos continue to be viewed by the world on YouTube.

Max began working with his father Harold in 2014 at the family firm, VAP Group, acquiring and developing properties in Delray Beach.  A licensed real estate agent, Max assisted clients and developers with commercial and residential property.  His most recent project for VAP, Deco Delray Townhomes (NE 5 ^th Avenue) is currently set for review with the City of Delray.  He was also working on The Adam, a mixed-use development on NE 2 ^nd Street with 25 health and wellness suites and 33 residences.

Visitation will be held at Lorne and Sons, 745 NE 6 ^th Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33483 on Monday, November 1 from 6-8 pm. Entombment is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 2 at the Boca Raton Mausoleum, 451 SW 4th Avenue Boca Raton, FL 33432.