Bryan J. Chafe
November 17, 1946 ~ March 27, 2017
Bryan J. Chafe, 70, died Monday morning, March 27, 2017 at his home in Beverly.
Born in Beverly on November 17, 1946, he was the son of the late Wilfred and Louise (Sciucco) Chafe. Bryan was raised and educated in Danvers and was a graduate of Danvers High School, Class of 1964.
A longtime Danvers resident, he had resided in Beverly for the last ten years.
Bryan owned and operated the former Something Else Skateboard Shop in Danvers Square for many years.
He leaves two children, Cristin Rose of Arlington, VT and Nicholas Chafe of New York City, a grandson, Shayne, his former wife and dear friend, Jannice Ellen of Manchester, VT, his brother, Gordon Chafe of Danvers, and his sisters, Rochelle Hale and Brenda Maxner of Beverly and Luanne LeBlanc of Danvers.
Funeral Services are private. In lieu of flowers, donations in Bryan’s name may be made to the Mass Audubon Society, 208 South Great Rd., Lincoln, MA 01773.
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Cristin and Nicholas…I am so saddened to hear about the loss of your Dad. My heart goes out to you both and your families during this most difficult time. He will surely be missed. Love Aunt Luanne XO
Thanks for everything Bryan. You gave all us kids and amazing clubhouse to be ourselves in. You will not be forgotten.
Bryan , your journey has ended… May you now rest in peace !
You & Jimmy can now play some Beatle songs ! Your great sense of humor won’t be forgotten !
Thanks for the memories !
Bryan, my dear friend, I was blessed to know you and share a beautiful friendship that I will cherish forever. You were so kind, thoughtful and giving to me, my children and my grandchildren. You will never be forgotten as I have such wonderful memories of you close to my heart… I am so saddened by your passing but know you wouldn’t want anyone to be sad and you would want everyone to celebrate your memory. My condolences and sympathy to all your family and friends. Thank you for the memories, you were deeply loved. Your friend, Shelley 😢❤️
I lived on cherry st as a kid in the late 90s and all the kids in the neighborhood used to go to something else everyday. just to look at boards and shoes, buy stickers and patches and talk to the old guy who worked there (Bryan) I remember learning new tricks and stopping in to tell him. They used to set up ramps in the parking lot and skate early mournings on the weekend and I watched as a young kid from my apartment window. Skateboarding was a huge part of my life and still is and something else skateshop