Eddie-Palmieri-Obituary

Eddie Palmieri

Hackensack, New Jersey

Dec 15, 1936 – Aug 6, 2025 (Age 88)

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BORN
December 15, 1936
DIED
August 6, 2025
AGE
88
LOCATION
Hackensack, New Jersey

Obituary

Musician and composer Eddie Palmieri died August 6, 2025, at his home in Hackensack, New Jersey. He died after an extended illness at the age of 88. A pianist, he revolutionized Latin music as one of the driving forces behind the evolution of salsa and Latin jazz, blending traditional sounds with...

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Eddie wishing you peace in your next journey! Thank you for the great music that lives at birthdays, holidays, and celebrations! You´ve touched and inspired many ! God bless you!

My condolences.

JULITO EL RUMBERO DE PR. SALUDOS CORDIALES A TODA LA FAMILIA Y MIS MAS EXPRESIVA CONDOLENCIAS POR POR LA PARTIDA DE EL MAESTRO Y MI AMIGO EDDIE HACIA LA ORQUESTA CELESTIAL, SIEMPRE LO RECORDARE CON MUCHO CARIÑO POR COMPARTIR MUCHOS AÑOS JUNTOS EN PR.

Tu música tu legado vivirán para siempre. Serás recordado por generaciones. Donde halla un piano sonando tu nombre será recordado. RIP Maestro Eddie Palmieri

Eddie was a master of the art! As a drummer in Dallas, Texas, I remember playing his rhythms at all the big hotels and huge house parties! These were the best gigs ever!! May the peace of Jesus be with his family. He will be missed.

My condolence to the Mozart of Latin jazz. May he rest in peace Eddie Palmieri.

Alway in our memories Eddie, remembering you and Charlie practicing your piano duet at your home in the Bronx. A friend always, Chino from the Bronx. Rest in Peace my friend, for your sound and clave will always be in my heart.

A musical legend, an admired spokesperson for our beloved culture, and fellow countryman to our Puerto Rican/Corsican heritage...we will never allow you, to be forgotten. Rest in Peace, Brother Palmieri

I´m so sorry for your loss. My favorite musician of all time. He will be deeply missed and forever remembered. Rest in eternal peace Eddie.