Avi Piamenta, renowned flutist passed away at 69.

 

Avi Piamenta, renowned flutist and cofounder of the Piamenta Band, passed away Friday at 69. 

With his late brother Yossi, he blended rock, jazz, and Jewish music, becoming a staple at simchas and Chabad events worldwide. 

Later in life, he focused on Jewish outreach through music. He is survived by his wife Yehudit and 8 children.

Avi Piamenta was in New York for the Yartzheit of the Lubavitcher Rebbe on Gimmel Tammuz last week, and warmly greeted friends and acquaintances. His last performance was this past Sunday at a children’s rally at 770. His passing on Erev Shabbos comes as a shock to all who knew and admired him.

He is survived by his wife, Yudit (nee Levy), and children, Yehuda Piamenta – Crown Heights, Genya Suwed – Mexico City, Mexico, Rivka Eichler – New Haven, CT, Mushka Piamenta – Monsey, NY, Chana Atar – Nicaragua, Mendy Piamenta – New Haven, CT, Dovy Piamenta – New Haven, CT, and Yossi Piamenta – Crown Heights, and grandchildren.

He is also survived by his siblings, Mrs. Chaya Meer – Morristown, NJ, and Mrs. Chana Lorber – Kfar Chabad, Israel. He was predeceased by his brother, musician Yosi Piamenta Z”L.