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Eddie Perez Obituary
A daughter of Eddie Perez said he died Friday at a Puerto Rico hospital from a blood infection following a foot amputation.
Mariel Perez said her father made his debut at age 13 and had played the saxophone for more than 60 years. She did not provide his age, and calls to the band's office went unanswered.
Perez was nicknamed "The Bullet" and was known for always shaking his left shoulder before playing.
He was one of the only two remaining original members of the band, which celebrated its 50th anniversary last year.
El Gran Combo has released more than 40 albums and won a Grammy in 2003 for Best Tropical Album.
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May 7, 2014
Sentimos tal perdida pero la biblia tienen una esperanza maravillosa la resurecion quizas suene algo in lógico pero para jehova nada es in posible , apocalisis o revelacion21.3; 4 nos garantiza que tal sufrimiento no sera mas,,
Jaris De jesus
September 3, 2013
Que descanse en Paz Eddie !,,Que Dios te tenga en su santa Gloria. Mis condolences a la fam Perez..THe grand combo makes the best salsa ever.Rest in peace!!
August 19, 2013
You and your music will be missed. May God remember him. Malachi3:16
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August 15, 2013
A Legion has passed. He will be missed.
luz rivera
August 12, 2013
Descanse n paz, nuestro EP aka La Bala.
Frank Rodriguez
August 11, 2013
Nuestro más sentido pésame a la familia Perez. Eddie, gracias por tu contribución musical y tu estilo distintivo dentro y fuera de la música. Siempre te recordaremos con mucho cariño!
August 11, 2013
Eddie, you are the best musician of the Gran Combo of Puerto Rico. I know you are with god joined with the rest of the greats latino musician.
God bless you!
Norma*Antonio
August 11, 2013
que descanses en Paz y que viva la Salsa.....Prayers to the familia and friends...Loving the Gran Combo forever!!!
omar escarpio
August 11, 2013
El show del mediodia y los recuerdos de mi infancia. Que lindos recuerdos de mi isla y del Gran Combo que Dios te guarde siempre
Veronnica Perez Rodriguez
August 11, 2013
Que descanse en Paz primo. Me acuerdare siempre de ti, en especial cuando visitaron la casa de Abuela en Massachusetts. Siempre fui orgullosa de saver q eramos familia. De tu familia PereZ... Mercedes y dimas Perez son Mis abuelos
Sonia Medina Cuba
August 10, 2013
To the Family of Eddie Perez,
Que el senor Perez descanse en paz. Yo soy Puerto riquena Americana per amo al Gran Combo. The Gran Combo makes the best Salsa ever. Que Viva La Salsa en el Cielo. Rest In Peace.
Mary Meredith
August 10, 2013
Now Eddie can play beautiful music in Heaven. My deepest sympathy to the family....................
Family Ramirez
August 10, 2013
Family Perez. Reciban las mas sinceras condolencias de la familia Ramirez. Que el Dios de todo consuelo les de la paz que necesitan en estos momentos difíciles.
August 10, 2013
My condolences to the PEREZ family during this time of grief.
Peter Torres Sr.
August 10, 2013
R.I.P. Eddie your music will make even god smile.
michelle plakas-kaiser
August 10, 2013
rip
ROBIN
August 10, 2013
May the family be at peace at tis difficult time,may you have joy when you reflect back on the good-times you had together,He will be missed.at John 3:16 this is what Jesus promised.
August 10, 2013
I so sorry to hear of your loss may you have comfort and peace 2 corth1:3,4
PEDRO Y BLANCE E. VALENTIN
August 10, 2013
QUE DIOS LO TENGA EN SU TRONO EDDIE TU SERAS SIEMPRE UNA LEGENDA DE NUESTRA SALSA PEDRO VALENTIN BLANCA E. VALENTIN
G. Freeman
August 10, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
August 10, 2013
May the God of all comfort be with your family.
Familia Vazquez
August 10, 2013
May his Lord Bless his Family Members and Comfort them during their time of Bereavement.
Muchisimas Gracias por la mejor musica del mundo.
De su Amiga en Connecticut y la familia Vazquez
Rafi Escudero
August 10, 2013
QEPD este Talentoso y Humilde amigo y compañero músico. Bendiciones a los tuyos.
August 10, 2013
La muerte de un ser querido es algo doloroso. Pero Dios en su infinita misericordia nos da consuelo y una hermosa esperanza que nos ayuda a sobre llevar el dolor y esperar el futuro con confianza pues cuando se cumpla esta promesa seremos por fin como Dios quiere felices. Se encuentra en su palabra la Biblia en Reelacion 21:4 Y limpiará toda lágrima de sus ojos, y la muerte no será más, ni existirá ya más lamento ni clamor ni dolor. Las cosas anteriores han pasado”
August 10, 2013
Mis más sinceras condolencias y pesar por la partida de Eddie, a quien admiré desde siempre, que el Padre Celestial tenga en su reino desde ya a este talentoso compatriota orgullo de nuestrs patria Puerto Rico. Fortaleza para todos aquellos que lo amaron siempre.
Jose Alvarez
August 10, 2013
MAY GOD REST HIS SOUL IN PEACE
Kelly
August 10, 2013
May God give you peace during this hard time.
L.D.W
August 10, 2013
We are saddened by the loss of this talented musician. 1 Timothy 1:11 says that our Loving Creator is "A happy GOD" who created us with the ability to appreciate beautiful music. May your hearts be filled with Mr. Perez' cheerful smile and peaceful memories.
August 10, 2013
My condolences to The Perez Family. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times spent together. Grief can be so hard but our special memories help us cope. Eddie was a very talented musician and his instrumental music will be missed by many. Draw close to God and he will draw close to you.
Love the Music..rip`Mr.EddiePerez@V-V
Victoria VZj
August 10, 2013
*EARTHSCRY AS HEAVENS SMILE*
CROSSING THE LATIN SWING OF
PURE CLASSIC MASTERS OF LEGACY
WE LOVE YOU MR>EDDIEPEREZ!
THE VIBES OF THE SALSA TUNE BRINGS MAGIC
IN THE HEART & SOUL OF ONE TO MANY)
OUR FAMILY OF CONDOLENCES THANK YOU
YOU WILL BE LOVED & MISSED...
Ohamy Morales
August 10, 2013
Descanse en Paz
Ohamy Morales
August 10, 2013
Qué tristeza en nuestros corazones pero que alegria en el Cielo. Descanse en paz quien nos hizo bailar tanto.
Dwayne Bickham
August 9, 2013
in God's care rest in peace
MIrna
August 9, 2013
Mis sincero pesame a la familia de unos de nuestros gigantes... Le pido a Dios que le de consuelo en estos momentos de dolor. Que descanse en paz.
August 9, 2013
May the family of Eddie Perez accept my condolences and may the family be comforted by the words at 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17.
Bible Student
August 9, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
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