SILK, CASEY ARTHUR, 21 - of Somers Point, died early Sunday morning November 13, 2005 in a tragic car accident in Oceanside, CA. Casey was born in Atlantic City and was a resident of Somers Point for his entire life. Casey was a 2002 magna cum laude graduate of Mainland Regional High School where he earned eight varsity letters as a standout golfer and wrestler. He briefly attended LaSalle University in Philadelphia on a golf and academic scholarship. Most recently he was a student at the San Diego Golf Academy pursuing his dream of becoming a professional golfer. He was the recipient of countless awards and accolades during both his academic and athletic careers, including: 2001 Linwood Country Club Men's Club Champion, 2002 Captain of Mainland Regional High School State Championship Golf Team, set five school records as a senior wrestler at Mainland, and after going undefeated during the regular season, made it to the regional finals of the state tournament, he was also named NJSIAA Scholar Athlete of the Year for 2002. He will be best remembered by his friends and family for his charisma, his unique style, sense of humor, and positive outlook on life. Casey is survived by parents Larry and Mindy Silk, brothers Sean and Steven, maternal grandparents Bob and Doris Elder of Edgewater, FL, paternal grandfather Sam Silk and wife Margo of Moorestown, paternal grandmother Annette LaJeunesse and husband Ted of DeFuniak Springs, FL. Also survived by numerous loving aunts, uncles, cousins, a close-knit group of hometown friends, and many others spanning from coast to coast, along with loyal and faithful companions Penny, Gizmo, and Seth Silk. Viewing to be held Friday November 18 from 5-9 PM at the Middleton-Stroble & Zale FuneralHome, 304 Shore Road, Somers Point, NJ. Burial will be private. Memorial service to be held Saturday November 19 at 2 PM on the 6th hole at Linwood Country Club, 500 Shore Road, Linwood. After the memorial service, friends and family are invited to Greate Bay Country Club, 901 Mays Landing Road, Somers Point. In lieu of flowers, the family would like contributions to be made to the Casey Arthur Silk Scholarship Foundation c/o Commerce Bank, 101 E. 9th St, Ocean City, NJ 08226. ?? ?? ?? ??
This obituary was originally published in The Press of Atlantic City.
Dear Silk Family,
I just wanted you to know that you are still in my thoughts everyday. "A Father's Remembrance" written by Larry hangs in my cube here at work. I often look out onto the 4th hole at Greate Bay and think, how time fly's, as I remember Larry driving around the neighborhood in his green Ford, following Casey around the course. God bless.
Rich Gray
April 17, 2006 | Somers Point, NJ
I can remember being a freshman at MRHS and watching Casey on AM Mainland and thinking, what a cool kid. Someone to look up to. Through mutual friends we knew each other but never became close friends. My fondest memory had to be his chase to be undefeated his senior year. I drug my dad to so many wrestling matches just to cheer on this guy I barely knew. But his fight and size reminded me something of myself. You couldn't help but cheer him on. A wonderful character... he will be missed.
Katie Hartman
January 11, 2006 | Northfield, NJ
Aloha Big C,
My brother from another mother, man Im gonna miss you. You thought me that small guys like us can hit the ball long and play with the best of them. Even though I only knew you for a few months it felt like we were friends for a life time. Big C you will be missed thanks a bunch for everything. The next time I see you were gonna play a little skins game cause I wanna play with the best golfer I know. Peace n 1love.
Your Hawaiian Brother,
Collins Tamashiro
Collins Tamashiro
January 05, 2006 | Lanai City, HI
Hey Case,
I wanted to keep the guest book alive so that from time to time people can share their thoughts and memories of you.
Love, Mother
Mindy Silk
December 14, 2005 | Somers Point, NJ
Oh Casey!
It's been 3 and a half weeks now and it still feels like I'm having this bad dream.
You should be home on break now from the golf academy to enjoy the holidays with your friends and family. Yet you are not here.
Will someone please, please wake me from this horrible nightmare?!?!?!
Poppa Pump
December 07, 2005 | Somers Point, NJ
Mr. and Mrs. Silk-
No matter how I try to word it, I end up coming short of actually expressing my sorrow for the loss of such a great person. My fondest memories come from playing street hockey together, where Casey was always a dedicated competitor, but after the game, he was a dedicated friend. I think you can tell alot about a person by their relationship with their parents, and the relationship between Casey and Larry is one that is very rare. I never pictured Casey and Larry...
Jake Klever
December 06, 2005 | Somers Point, NJ
Case-I'll never forget the countless memories we've had. From 7th grade on Maribeth's trampoline EVERY single day to witnessing your first kiss at T.W. Sports when they wouldnt let you on the go carts cause you were too short haha. Then the 8th grade dance-taking pictures at Syds and then after party-haha-always keeping us laughing-us pointers always stuck together-i remember you nicknaming making out "tieing your shoes" haha gota love spin the bottle at ny ave..lol...we remained close...
Dana Mauro
December 02, 2005 | Somers Point
The real Timmy, Lodee-ized salt, fart-chuck house, takes a lickin' & keeps on tickin', my name is Casey Silk and my family's not home..., creative learning, picked up by the wind at Meyran backyard, exclamation point after each sentence, a great smile and a terrific kid. Happy and loving memories from your childhood. Happy Birthday Casey.
Love, Aunt Roni
Roni Jones
November 24, 2005 | Atlantic City, NJ
To the Silk family, I've know Sammy and Larry since they started poker in Atlantic City and loves them lots..I am so sorry for your loss nothing else can be said. I feel for you. Larry, I just read your entry and it's so touching. Remember now to win that big tournie for Casey he's watching you and telling you to check raise for him.....Loves ya, Debbie from the Tropicana
Debbie Starr
November 23, 2005 | Ventnor, NJ
