Author Topic: RIP Tim Achille (Read 9922 times)

JohnnySaintLethal · « **on:** April 06, 2024, 03:41:51 PM »

East coast legend

Edited to add gofundme link to help support his family

https://gofund.me/3e128cb1

kookdusoleil · « **Reply #1 on:** April 06, 2024, 03:45:24 PM »

Ah fuck.

GardenSkater77 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 06, 2024, 04:17:00 PM »

My stomach just dropped. I first met Tim in 1995. He looked like a miniaturized version of Jamie Thomas in Welcome to Hell. Long hair tucked behind the ears, cargo pants and thermal henleys. I used to see him every weekend at Hackettstown skate park. Him, Andre Paige and Jerry (never knew last name) were always together. Tim was really good even then and I believe he rode for Small Empire a now defunct North Jersey skate shop.

Last time I saw him was 2002 at Love Park. He was tall and amazing on a skateboard. Tim was always happy to see me even though we didn’t hang out. I never felt good enough at skateboarding to bother calling him up even though he didn’t seem to care about that.

I remember he had cancer 10 years ago or so. I’m sad to hear of his passing.

Affirmative Axion · « **Reply #3 on:** April 06, 2024, 04:25:15 PM »

A familiar east coast name from the mid 30's 411 VM and first Static video.

PatrickSkateman · « **Reply #4 on:** April 06, 2024, 06:27:01 PM »

RIP Tim. Always one of the best dudes to have at the session.

LUGR · « **Reply #5 on:** April 06, 2024, 06:58:07 PM »

paraquat · « **Reply #6 on:** April 06, 2024, 07:17:02 PM »

Rest in peace

Sidewalk Funk. · « **Reply #7 on:** April 06, 2024, 09:12:23 PM »

MusclesMarinara · « **Reply #8 on:** April 06, 2024, 09:20:34 PM »

RIP can’t tell you how many times I watched that Abstract video growing up.

botefdunn · « **Reply #9 on:** April 06, 2024, 09:48:37 PM »

so sad. My heart goes out to his family and friends.

doeski · « **Reply #10 on:** April 06, 2024, 11:17:16 PM »

Tim was my skate camp counselor at small empire. Taught me how to axle stall and boardslide flatbars and probably some other tricks I can't remember, all the fundamentals. I remember him always being the nicest dude (to shithead kids like me) and he absolutely ripped.

It's really hard to explain through text, but Tim left a lasting impression on me in so so many ways, beyond skating.

RIP Tim

Lou Strux · « **Reply #11 on:** April 06, 2024, 11:24:25 PM »

This news is a gut punch.
RIP Tim & condolences to his fam.

Ty Evans Lightman · « **Reply #12 on:** April 06, 2024, 11:44:30 PM »

Well this sucks.
I always thought of Tim as that Philly head who I wanted to see more of. I'd watch him in montages skating Love with all the greats and it made me wish for him to get that big break and start dropping full parts.

Thanks Tim for what you did provide. Rest in peace.

BRINK · « **Reply #13 on:** April 07, 2024, 12:23:29 AM »

Quote from: GardenSkater77 on April 06, 2024, 04:17:00 PM

My stomach just dropped. I first met Tim in 1995. He looked like a miniaturized version of Jamie Thomas in Welcome to Hell. Long hair tucked behind the ears, cargo pants and thermal henleys. I used to see him every weekend at Hackettstown skate park. Him, Andre Paige and Jerry (never knew last name) were always together. Tim was really good even then and I believe he rode for Small Empire a now defunct North Jersey skate shop.

Last time I saw him was 2002 at Love Park. He was tall and amazing on a skateboard. Tim was always happy to see me even though we didn’t hang out. I never felt good enough at skateboarding to bother calling him up even though he didn’t seem to care about that.

I remember he had cancer 10 years ago or so. I’m sad to hear of his passing.

Jerry Rose

BRINK · « **Reply #14 on:** April 07, 2024, 12:25:24 AM »

Countless 90s sessions in NJ with Tim before he jumped to Philly. He was from the town next to mine. Taught me smith grinds despite being way younger than me. Was texting with him a few months ago about the owner of Small Empire who passed. Loved this kid.

TheDraught · « **Reply #15 on:** April 07, 2024, 02:44:07 AM »

Damn. A really tough month for skateboarding. RIP.

Shtonk · « **Reply #16 on:** April 07, 2024, 05:26:02 AM »

Fuck cancer. RIP

banksandledges · « **Reply #17 on:** April 07, 2024, 06:57:14 AM »

What terrible news. Condolences to his friends and family. My f/s nollie heels are for Tim from here on out.

coldbrew · « **Reply #18 on:** April 07, 2024, 07:00:40 AM »

So so sad. Tim and Celina would come by the local ledge/curb spot and take turns skating & watching the baby and having the best time. My thoughts go out to her and their families.

The real veganshawn · « **Reply #19 on:** April 07, 2024, 08:03:38 AM »

Jim and Dan · « **Reply #20 on:** April 07, 2024, 11:06:05 AM »

What the fuck? Shit week, rest easy and condolences to his family and friends.

43Shifty · « **Reply #21 on:** April 07, 2024, 11:37:36 AM »

Rest in peace and prayers to all his friends/family

BreakfastSandwich · « **Reply #22 on:** April 07, 2024, 01:45:07 PM »

A nice guy with a great selection of tricks. RIP to a Philly OG.

Dark Knight · « **Reply #23 on:** April 07, 2024, 02:55:19 PM »

Damn, bummed to hear this. Always loved his skating.

southphillytapwater · « **Reply #24 on:** April 07, 2024, 04:43:31 PM »

Fundraiser to support Celina and their daughter Waylon, donate if you can: https://gofund.me/3e128cb1

Carrolls Chesthairs · « **Reply #25 on:** April 07, 2024, 07:30:53 PM »

A good man.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-support-celina-and-waylon?utm_campaign=p_cp+fundraiser-sidebar&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer

for those that haven’t seen it or need a rewatch.

Shtonk · « **Reply #26 on:** April 08, 2024, 02:40:36 AM »

As a young father this hits home especially hard. I can't imagine what his partner and child are going through. Apparently he passed away on a job site and I can't not say how incredibly fucked up I find it that, if this was a work accident, they're having to do a gofundme when over here in Europe I can at least trust in the fact that if my job kills me, my family will be somehow looked after through insurance and Union board. This is the type of tragedy that should push all of you in the US towards health care and unionisation.

ToySanta · « **Reply #27 on:** April 08, 2024, 04:57:26 PM »

Gosh dang it. Love Tim’s skating. And his happy lil skating family is so dope too. This is too much, too harsh.

^^ Thank you for the gofundme link. It’s the least I can do to show some tangible appreciation & I’m glad it up blew so quickly.

To borrow from Natas: “Too young, too soon, too sad.”

djtraceman610 · « **Reply #28 on:** April 18, 2024, 06:22:12 PM »

Legendary Dude. RIP OG

Paul Cicero · « **Reply #29 on:** April 20, 2024, 01:31:33 AM »