Obituary: Daniel R. “Danny” Chaplick

SCARBOROUGH – Daniel R. “Danny” Chaplick, 53, of Scarborough, formerly of Topsfield, Mass., passed away peacefully at home on Monday, July 11, 2022, following a brief illness.

He was the beloved son of Daniel A. and Virginia (Goodhue) Chaplick of Topsfield, devoted father of Daniel J., Olivia G. and Aidan J. Chaplick of Scarborough, brother of Gail A. Chaplick of Bradford, Mass. ., and the former husband of Alice M (Catera) Chaplick. He was also the grandson of the late Adolph and Anne Chaplick of Hudson, NH, and A. Everett and Anne M. Goodhue of Quincy, Mass.

Daniel served in an alter boy at St. Rose of Lima Church in Topsfield at a young age. He later graduated in 1987 from St. John’s Prep in Danvers, where he was a tri-sport athlete (soccer, lacrosse and skiing) and served as a four-year varsity/two-year captain of their four sports teams. consecutive championship skiing. and was named to the Boston Globe All-Star Team. He was MVP in 1986 and represented St. John’s Prep, skiing at the 1986 and 1987 Bay State Games. was an active member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity at Clarkson and played several intramural sports.

After graduating, Dan began his business career at Enterprise Rent a Car, where he rose in 15 years from entry level to senior management. In 2008 Dan made a career change from cars to medical devices, working for Smith and Nephew and Stryker braces and Hill-Rom medical equipment.

However, most important to Dan was his cherished family. He loved being a dad, was a patient teacher, and helped coach the kids’ soccer and basketball teams and turned them all into skiers. He also installed a large skating rink in their backyard, as well as a hot tub, basketball, baseball and trampoline areas, where they were encouraged to invite friends over.

Danny enjoyed entertaining and cooking, and everyone savored his BBQ ribs. He will be sadly missed by his many uncles, aunts, cousins ​​and lifelong friends.

Danny’s funeral mass will be held at St. Rose of Lima Church in Topsfield on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at 11 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment will follow at Pine Grove Cemetery in Topsfield. Visiting hours will be at Campbell’s Funeral Home, 525 Cabot Street, Beverly, on Tuesday, July 19 from 4 to 7 p.m.

Information, directions, condolences at http://www.campbellfuneral.com.

In lieu of flowers, a scholarship fund in Danny’s name is being set up by Go Fund Me at http://www.gofund.me/84784953 or you can contribute to the charity of your choice.

” Previous