In a tribute filled with nostalgia and affection, family and friends bid farewell on Wednesday afternoon in Hialeah to the Cuban Pirry Torrez, known in his circle as El Pirry 46, who lost his life in a tragic motorcycle accident on May 3.
Torrez, 38 years old and originally from Sancti Spíritus, resided in Miami Springs with his wife and young daughter.
The tribute ceremony was organized by his widow, Daylenis, who invited those who knew and loved Pirry to attend dressed in white, as a sign of "love and respect" and to honor "his free spirit."
The proposal quickly resonated: a sea of light clothing gathered dozens of friends and family for a warm gathering filled with memories and anecdotes.
In a video that circulated on Facebook after the ceremony, Daylenis expressed gratitude for the support received and told those accompanying the tribute: "Wherever he is, he is super happy."
Visibly emotional, she added that the initiative arose from a deep desire to reciprocate the affection shown by Pirry during his life and to give him "a final farewell as he would have liked."
With a shaky voice, the young woman also expressed, "I have the greatest peace in the world at this moment in my soul, because I didn't want to do this, and I did it for him, we asked for money for him, to do this for him."
Daylenis remembered her husband as a cheerful, healthy man devoid of malice, who always cared for others. She confessed that the only concern in their relationship was her partner's passion for motorcycles.
"I hold that in my heart; I hold onto what I didn't like, which were the motorcycles—I hated the motorcycles. Along with him, the motorcycles go, and everything associated with that leaves my life," she affirmed.
The shock of Pirry's loss transcended family boundaries and spread to social media, where friends from his hometown, Sancti Spíritus, and acquaintances from other places in Cuba and Miami shared messages of solidarity.
On the Facebook account of the Humanitarian Project Brothers of the Street, the user Nelys Valdés wrote:
"We will never forget you, Pirri. Farewell, dearly loved by the streets of Havana and all of Sancti Spíritus. We share in the sorrow of your entire family."
For her part, Ana Margarita Perdigon recalled on Facebook the light that Pirry radiated:
"El Pirri has left us, leaving many family and friends bewildered by his unexpected departure. You were unique, genuine, simple, and sociable, and there are many more positive things to say about you. We will always remember you with the joy that defined you..."
Mandy Santa Cruz's words were also widely discussed, as she expressed in her profile:
"How early you left us, brother. There are not enough words to describe the joy, the spark, and the zest for life that you always carried with you. You leave us with memories full of laughter, wit, and moments that we will never forget. Rest in peace. Your light will remain alive in all of us who love you."
Despite the pain, his family is confident that the memory of his energy, kindness, and smile will remain etched in the hearts of everyone who knew him and celebrated him until his last breath.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Farewell to Pirry Torrez and Traffic Accidents Involving Cubans in the U.S.
Who was Pirry Torrez and how was his farewell in Miami?
Pirry Torrez was a 38-year-old Cuban, originally from Sancti Spíritus, who lived in Miami Springs and passed away in a motorcycle accident. His farewell was an emotional tribute organized by his wife, Daylenis, where family and friends wore white to honor his memory. The event was a reflection of the love and respect they had for him, also demonstrated in the messages of solidarity on social media.
Why did Pirry Torrez's widow organize the tribute that way?
Daylenis, the widow of Pirry Torrez, organized the tribute asking attendees to dress in white as a symbol of "love and respect" and to honor Pirry's "free spirit." She did this from a deep desire to reciprocate the affection shown towards Pirry while he was alive and to give him a "final farewell" as he would have wished.
How has the Cuban community in the U.S. reacted to the recent traffic accidents?
The Cuban community in the U.S. has shown great shock and solidarity in response to the recent traffic accidents that have claimed the lives of several Cubans, such as Pirry Torrez. Social media has been filled with messages of condolences and support for the affected families. Fundraising campaigns have also been organized to help with funeral expenses and, in some cases, the repatriation of the bodies to Cuba.
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