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Joe Conzo Sr., Tito Puente's Legacy Guardian, Dies at 83

4/7/2026

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Joe Conzo Sr., Tito Puente's close friend and manager, died in Valhalla, NY, at age 83 from congestive heart failure.
He helped preserve Tito Puente's legacy, a cornerstone of New York's Latino culture.
Tito Puente, known as the Mambo King, gained fame after World War II and became beloved at the Palladium Ballroom.
Conzo first met Tito Puente as a teenager at the Palladium, inspired by the vibrant music scene.

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Joe Conzo Sr., Tito Puente's close friend and manager, died in Valhalla, NY, at age 83 from congestive heart failure.
He helped preserve Tito Puente's legacy, a cornerstone of New York's Latino culture.
Tito Puente, known as the Mambo King, gained fame after World War II and became beloved at the Palladium Ballroom.
Conzo first met Tito Puente as a teenager at the Palladium, inspired by the vibrant music scene.