WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. —  Max Curtis Rothschild, beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend, died tragically on Friday, Aug. 7, after being hit by a car while riding his bike. He was seven years old.

Max had just learned how to ride a bike and was so proud of himself. He was practicing to get ready for a longer bike ride on an upcoming family vacation.

Everyone who met Max was struck by how smart he was. He loved math and loved learning. He had an incredible sense of direction and always knew where he was and where he was going. Max loved going to chess club and especially chess camp this summer. He also loved soccer camp and was so proud when he was named player of the day on his last day of camp.

Max loved swimming and being in the water. On a family trip in Maine a couple weeks ago, he went in lake after lake and still wanted to go back in the pool after dinner for night swimming. He loved skiing, too. He loved our family trips to Vermont, eating pizza and playing arcade games the night before skiing, and then spending the next day skiing moguls and through the trees. He was just getting into golf and proudly told us the night before he died that he had won two of the competitions at his golf clinic. Max loved adventure of any kind, like ropes courses, ziplines, or hiking over rocks.

Max was a good friend, if sometimes a little bossy. He had a strong personality and knew what he wanted. He had so much confidence. In pre-school we referred to him as the mayor of the school because he walked around like he owned the place (and that’s how he was treated). He was also an amazing brother, even if fights did happen. He loved his siblings, Caleb and Ellie, and they will miss him every day.

Max leaves behind a whole world of people who love him so much. His nana and poppy (David and Deborah Rothschild) and his grandpa (Steve Kaufman). His Uncle Aaron Rothschild. His Aunt Sarah Kaufman and Uncle Paul Zinn. His cousins Sophie and Henry Zinn. His brother Caleb and his sister Eleanor (Ellie). His parents, Laura Kaufman and Adam Rothschild. And so many more.

Max brought so much joy and love into all our lives. We will miss his incredible mind, his determination, his mischievousness, his adventurous spirit, his bossiness, his smile, and all the little things that made him exactly who he was. We will all miss him forever. Seven years with Max was not enough time.

Funeral services will be held at Congregation Beth Israel at 53 Lois St., North Adams on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Beth Israel Cemetery at 512 Walker St., Clarksburg. Shiva will be observed at the family home on Tuesday after the burial and on Wednesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and from 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Max's memory to the Williamstown Youth Center, where Max went after school. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.