Oh, Johnny...you took the salsa music to new heights, so up there that it went around the world!! Just like your father, you were the band director who knew how to master mind so many talents at the same time. You put together back up singers, percussionists, singers, like no other. Now heavens will dance to your salsa! Now that you departed, who is going to carry the flag of the salsa like you did? Oh, Johnny, we love you now and for ever,  and ever! Abrazos, Manny García

Anytime, I listen to his wonderful salsa music, it reminds  me of my own relatives, specially uncle jose who passed away many years ago, but was an avid admirer and great dancer; but most importantly, Pacheco made us all proud of being Hispanic -specially those of us  who are fortunate enough to be also called Dominican.  

May God bless you and your wonderful family, always.    

Thank you Dear God for Johnny Pacheco

It was a pleasure meeting you Pacheco! I pray your transition was filled with LOVE & PEACE! Thank you...you and Papi killed it! We will always speak your name and celebrate your legacy!❤️🙌🏽🎉🎶❤️ Los Compadres vivirán por siempre! Descansen!🙌🏽

Descanse en paz, maestro Johnny Pacheco. Desde Barranquilla, Colombia, nuestras condolencias para toda su familia. Lo recordamos mucho cuando estuvo en estas tierras, en este Caribe colombiano. Pacheco no muere, su música seguirá en nuestros corazones, por siempre!

Rest in peace Maestro, thank you for bringing our music to the World.

I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to see you many times at MSG. 

I know The Fania Crew  welcomed you home with open arms.  

Our deepest condolences to the Pacheco family, Thank you for all the music and sharing your  Blessed talent with the world and for opening many doors for all young musicians,. A SI MA SI MA FA SA

El Hilo, en manos de un creativo, creando una fibra multicolor, cultural, con el afán de crear unidad universal a través del sonido con el sabor a Salsa, alcanzando los lugares más remotos del Mundo, hasta la Sima.
El legado del Maestro Johnny Pacheco es uno de hermandad, de que en la unión está la fuerza, que no existen fronteras, ese ejemplo es el que deberiamos emular, para convertirnos en una Bandera Sin Fronteras. 
De seguro el Señor tiene su lugar para el incansable Johnny, siempre inventando. 
No nos sorprendamos cuando suenen las trompetas en la segunda venida del Señor, 
pues serán arreglos del Maestro Pacheco con su Fania Celestial. 
Hasta luego Titán, a la Sima!!!
Le abraza su admirador, 
Dennis Rodríguez Román 


 Our condolences to the family  Of  Johnny Pacheco Rest In Peace con  Dios en  el Cielo  we will miss you the master of salsa music Rest In Peace we love you always in  our hearts most thoughts  con Dios en el cielo Dios los bendiga  amen de la familia Mendez  Aida  Triatan 
Joshua  paz amor peace love always  memories of Latin music 
Master Johnny Pacheco  

Thank you Johnny for all those wonderful
Memories from my childhood listening to your music with my parents, my dad teaching me how to dance the Pachanga to your “Guiro de Marcolina” and through my adult the years! 
Our deepest sympathy and prayers for Mrs Pacheco and family! Rest In Peace Maestro! 
Sincerely,
Myrna Osorio Muñoz and family


Gracias nuestro maestro por brindarnos tantos momento de felicidad te prometo que nunca me olvidare de ti.el mundo latinoamericano tiene que sentirse muy orgulloso de ti por  tú aportes a la música latina 
Yo como Dominicano té doy la Gracias por poner la bandera y la República Dominicana en en el tope  EPD nuestro JohnnyPacheco 

Desde Venezuela lamentamos la partida de unos de los grandes de la salsa el Maestro Jhonny Pacheco.
Nuestros respetos para su querida familia y sus miles de seguidores en todo el mundo.
Vuele alto Maestro .

Brother Dearest you are loved and will be missed. Thank you for so many chuckles, for loving Muñi as you did and for always keeping your contagious sense of humor. Watch over my sister! God bless you always!

Johnny Pacheco and Oscar de Leon
Came to Red Hook  in the summer of 1987  to play on Van  Brunt Street my home town  It was a historic day for me , my family and friends as you heard Pacheco playing  the flute as the sound echoes all the way to Coffey Park where the beat of conga drums playing  was heard frequently from young drummers Pacheco’s music is everlasting in the life and spirit of all that live during his era 
Pacheco Rest In Peace You & the Music
will life forever God Bless you Family 
Speedy 🎼🎺🎷🎻🎸🥁🎹🎼Fania 


OBITUARY

Master Johnny Pacheco

March 25, 1935 – February 15, 2021

Frank E. Campbell - The Funeral Chapel

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