Hundreds of Chassidim accompanied the Levaya of R’ Avi Piamenta, a beloved chossid and renowned musician, who uplifted tens of thousands through his heartfelt and famous melodies and soulful flute playing, on the way to kevura in Eretz Yisroel.
Thousands of Chassidim accompanied the Levaya of R’ Avi Piamenta, a beloved chossid and renowned musician, who uplifted tens of thousands through his heartfelt and famous melodies and soulful flute playing, on the way to kevura in Eretz Yisroel.
He is survived by his wife, Yudit, and their children, Yehuda Piamenta (Crown Heights), Genya Suwed (Mexico), Rivka Eichler (New Haven), Mushka Piamenta (Monsey), Chana Atar (Nicaragua), Mendy Piamenta (New Haven), Dovy Piamenta (New Haven), and Yossi Piamenta (Crown Heights).
He is also survived by his siblings, Mrs. Chaya Meer (Morristown) and Mrs. Chana Lorber (Kfar Chabad). He was predeceased by his brother, R Yossi Piamenta AH.
Dearest Piamenta Family –
There are Yidden whose niggun isn’t just in the notes they play —
it’s in the life they live.
Your Father – R’ Avi Piamenta was one of those special neshamas.
With his flute, he played music +++++. He drew down light.
He brought simcha to Chassidishe weddings, uplifted broken hearts, and gave us a glimpse of Elokus through sound.
He lived with pnimiyus, with fire, with bittul —
and everything he played felt like a niggun from Gan Eden, echoing through this world with a flavor of Geulah.
And then there’s Yehuda – who has a special place in our heart and in heart of many people and communities.
A son who didn’t just inherit his father’s talent — he carries his father’s shlichus.
With every note Yehuda plays, you can hear the kavana, the ahavas Yisroel, the chayus of someone raised in a home where Torah, music, and Chassidus flowed together like one holy niggun.
Yehuda — we see you.
We hear your heart in every song.
We feel your love for your father and your mission — and we admire how you continue to build with joy, depth, and Yiddishe pride.
May the zechus of your father’s music continue to open hearts and bring light.
And may you continue to inspire, uplift, and reveal the neshama of our people — one note at a time.
Zushe & Chaya Abelsky