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Alfredo Armenteros Obituary
He started out in his native Cuba playing with Arsenio Rodríguez and then forming a band with his cousin Benny Moré. He later moved permanently to East Harlem in New York City and was a pioneer of the salsa sound.
“I want to be remembered as the trumpet player who played the longest and who had the best time doing it,” Armenteros told a writer for Colombia’s El Tiempo in a 2008 interview.
Armenteros performed with many top artists including Nat King Cole, Tito Puente and Wynton Marsalis. His trumpet playing was featured in the movie “Lost City.”
His nickname came about when a girl thought he was the Cuban boxer Kid Chocolate. He was married eight times, and had nine children, one son and eight daughters, six of whom live in Cuba.
He often liked to say his real love was his trumpet. “It’s my girlfriend, it’s my soul, my life, my heart,” he said in a 2013 interview with the Associated Press.
His life and music is to be celebrated at a memorial on April 4, 2016, on what would’ve been his 88th birthday, according to Zon del Barrio leader Aurora Flores.
44 Entries
Ray Andino
January 6, 2020
My dear friend you are greatly miss , that the lord enjoy you as much as we did RIP
Mary
February 27, 2016
You have my sympathy for your lost. The bible give us hope.
January 22, 2016
A good music accompanied by a good rhythm are the combination for a happy heart... And "Chocolate" was a professional on bringing both when he played the trumpet. My sincere condolences to the family for loosing their beloved friend and father. May our Heavenly Father grant you the strength and comfort that only he provides...
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RDR
January 18, 2016
I didn't know of his music, but I believe the rhythm would certainly move one to get up and dance!.
So sad to hear of his passing, May God comfort you at this sad time
gomez gufi
January 14, 2016
descansa en paz Chocolate
January 10, 2016
Please accept our genuine condolences and prayers for your family. May our God of comfort provide you with the strength and peace needed during this difficult time in your lives. Draw close to him and he will draw close to you.
G. Freeman
January 10, 2016
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
January 9, 2016
Que descanses en Paz
Rest in Peace
January 9, 2016
My condolences to your family, may his legacy live on.
The Hudgins Family
January 9, 2016
We send our prayers and condolences to the family and friends of Alfredo "Chocolate" Armenteros. Cherish the many memories that you shared with your loved one who lived such a long time. May God Almighty continue to give you strength, courage and peace in the days ahead. Isa. 41:10, 13
Richard Mojica
January 9, 2016
My deepest condolences to Chocolates family, friends and fans! Richard Mojica from the Bronx
Tolbert
January 9, 2016
My condolences to your family. May the God of all comfort, comfort you during this most difficult time.
January 9, 2016
I am truly sorry for your loss . May the God of comfort give you peace during this difficult time. Psalms 29:11
Wilson
January 9, 2016
So talented a musical gift...great memories. May those bring comfort and laughter through the next days, weeks, months, and years to come.
Chianti
AC
January 8, 2016
To family,friends and fans my prayers are with you. In the transition of Mr. Armenteros may you find peace,strength in God. Comfort in his music and memories....121psalm
Ronald Amon
January 8, 2016
To one of the "GREATEST" Cuban Trumpet player that ever lived, Bless you and may God protect you. Your music will continue to be played thru out history .
Peace and love
Bro Amon
T, W.
January 8, 2016
My condolences to the family. May you look to God for comfort as well as friends and others as you endure the days ahead.
Shana T.
January 8, 2016
I am sorry for your loss. May the peace of God be with you as you mourn.
Kelcy J
January 8, 2016
Please find confort through the promise of a time when death will end (1 Corinthians 15:26).
January 8, 2016
With deepest sympathy to the Armenteros family. May the God of all comfort grant you peace and strength during your time of comfort.
JS
January 8, 2016
May your fond memories help you through this period of bereavement. May God's spirit be with you.
January 8, 2016
So very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathies to Mr. Armenteros' family. For this is what the High and Lofty One says, who lives forever and whose name is holy: I reside in the high and holy place, but also with those crushed and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of those being crushed. (Isaiah 57:15)
January 8, 2016
Condolences to loved ones. May precious memories and prayers bring comfort to you.
Rick
January 8, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the ARMENTEROS FAMILY in their time of grief. Please take comfort in the words recorded at (John 28, 29)
Candy
January 8, 2016
Lamento mucho la pérdida de su ser querido. Espero que puedan hayar esperanza én las palabras de Isaías 25:8 adonde Dios promete que la muerte no será más!
D.HANDS
January 8, 2016
My condolences to the family and friends at this difficult time.
May you find comfort in the words that Jesus spoke at John 6:40
January 8, 2016
Sorry for your loss. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times spent together with Alfredo. Draw close to God and he will draw close to you.
Scott Chamberland
January 8, 2016
Rest in Peace
January 8, 2016
God's intentions are that all mankind live forever. God still promises of that reality. In John 17:3 it states, 'To have everlasting life we must learn to know The Only True God and whom He has sent Jesus Christ '
What simple commandment for a magnificent gift.
Tammy Davis
January 8, 2016
So sad to hear of Mr.Armenteros death. My condolence go out to his family.
January 8, 2016
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.
Dwayne Bickham,Sr.
January 8, 2016
In God's care, rest in peace.
Evans family
January 8, 2016
Our deepest sympathy goes out to your the Armenteros family. May God give you the comfort and peace you seek.
January 8, 2016
Music was his passion, he will live on in the music he played. May God provide you with comfort and strengthen you during this difficult time.
Michael Fiore
January 7, 2016
I remember Chocolate when he sometimes played in the Machito band I was in during the 60-70 years. A great player.
Sam N
January 7, 2016
Although I do not know Chocolate's music, I could feel through his words the passion he had for it. My deepest sympathy goes out to his family and friends. May his music and good memories provide solace for you all during this challenging time and may God provide you with the assurance that we will soon experience a time with no more death and see our loved ones again. (John 17:3)
January 7, 2016
My deepest sympathy on your loss and may God's promises of life again on paradise earth bring you comfort and hope ( Psalms 37 : 11, 29 ).
January 7, 2016
To the entire family and friends of Mr. Armenteros. I wish to send my sympathy to all of you during this difficult time. It is truly a blessing to have had someone you loved so much for quite a long time. Yet not long enough. I wish for the peace and love among all of you.
D. Tyler
January 7, 2016
So very sorry for your loss, another great musician. He will live on through the beautiful music he played . May your family be encouraged to linger in all the happy music and memories, and most importantly the scriptures. Psalms59:9. God will be a secure refuge for your family.
Adrian Barnette
January 7, 2016
We'll miss you !
Mcghee
January 7, 2016
May you be continually comforted by pleasant thoughts of happier times together. May the peace of God that excels all thought, guard your heart.
January 7, 2016
My sincere sympathy to your fsmily. May the God of all comfort be with your family in your time of sorrow.
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