Luis Angel Arroyo

March 3, 1936 - June 14, 2017

Luis Angel Arroyo, 81, of Smithville, NJ, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at Atlantic City Acuity Hospital surrounded by family. He was born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico to Nicacio and Maria Arroyo. He lived most of his life in Puerto Rico, New York and New Jersey. Luis was a caring, selfless , beautiful soul who lived his dash. He was the lead singer for Trio Los Antares, Trio San Juan, Trio Los Caminantes, Trio Los Arecibenos, Trio Los Angeles, Trio Pentagrama , Trio de Moda, Trio los Duques and the list goes on… His career spanned over 50 years with over 100 recordings. He performed in New York City, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Mexico, and other South American countries. Luis performed on live TV and entertained record – breaking crowds in New York City. Today his legacy lives in the digital world. There are videos on You Tube, and his music can be found on both I-Tunes and Pandora. He is loved by fans and called ‘Maestro’, teacher, by those in his field. Pre-deceased by his children Rosalba and Luis ‘Siso’. His brothers Rey and Nicacio. He leaves behind his wife of 37 years, Lydia Arroyo; his daughter, Binelca; his son, Jose Miguel, wife, Earth and their daughter, Emerald; his son, Jose Luis, wife Lilibeth; and Siso’s children, Jorge and Gabriela Arroyo. The family will hold a Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help on Saturday, June 24th at 11:30am. There will be a celebration of life luncheon at the home of Jose and Earth Nieves following the mass. Anyone who knew Luis, knew he lived. He is now singing among the choir of Angels in heaven.