DELRAY BEACH — Max Van Arnem, a Delray Beach native, skilled athlete and businessman, died Oct. 28. He was 30 years old.
Maxwell Ferris Van Arnem was born and raised in Delray Beach and attended school at St. Vincent and American Heritage. A gifted athlete, he played soccer for teams in recreation leagues, as well as at his schools. His natural abilities of speed, quickness and aggressiveness made him a local premier striker.
His brother Adam introduced him to skateboarding, which became his passion and obsession. Mr. Van Arnem developed superior skills and quickly became recognized globally. He competed and collaborated with the word’s top skateboarders through promotions, marketing and video production. (His videos continue to be viewed by the world on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QGEd7I-DgfY.)
Mr. Van Arnem’s clothing line, Swiss Bank, quickly became a niche brand when he launched it in 2016. Fashion smarts and artistic leanings drove Max to found Swiss Bank, which was an outlet for his vision of clothing and accessories and inspired by his interest in skate wear. Swiss Bank online drew customers worldwide, including special interest from Asia.
Mr. Van Arnem 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, Mr. Van Arnem assisted clients and developers with commercial and residential property. His most recent project for VAP, Deco Delray Townhomes, is set for review with the city of Delray Beach. He was also working on The Adam, a mixed-use development on Northeast Second Street with 25 health and wellness suites and 33 residences.
Mr. Van Arnem is survived by his parents, Harold and Bridget, brother Sean, sister Heather Chidiac (Jean), sister Aleise and loving nephew and friend John Joseph “JJ” Chidiac. He was preceded in death by siblings Heidi, H.L. and Adam.
Visitation was at Lorne and Sons, 745 NE Sixth Ave., Delray Beach, on Nov. 1. Entombment followed Nov. 2 at the Boca Raton Mausoleum, 451 SW Fourth Ave., Boca Raton.
— Obituary submitted by the family
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