RIP Don Kiki

shark · 09-27-2014, 01:26 PM

http://halfwheel.com/memoriam-kiki-berger/70826

In Memoriam: Kiki Berger

Earlier today, cigar industry veteran Enrique “Kiki” Berger passed away. Berger recently suffered a heart attack and complications from the event are said to be responsible for taking his life.
He was best known for Cuban Crafters, his Florida-based retail stores and mail order business, and Tabacalera Estelí, a Nicaraguan-based cigar operation. In 2009, he and the Argenti brothers teamed to make Berger & Argenti, although that company is now defunct.
“When I moved to Esteli I lived across the street from Kiki’s farm and he always treated me with great respect and made me feel at home,” wrote Nicholas Melillo. “I can’t believe the news today. God rest your soul Don Kiki.”
Melillo was one of a host of Nicaraguan-based cigar manufactures who have already expressed their condolences. Many reached by halfwheel were too distraught to comment.
Services have not been announced.

OnePyroTec · 09-27-2014, 02:48 PM

I pulled out a 1o year old Brown Label D.K. when I learned of his passing on the 22nd from Alex of cigar bundles of miami. R.I.P. Mr. Berger.

icehog3 · 09-27-2014, 03:10 PM

Gone too soon.

R.I.P., Mr. Berger.

longknocker · 09-27-2014, 03:18 PM

I've Enjoyed His Cigars Over The Years. R.I.P., Mr. Berger.

WaRevo · 09-28-2014, 12:41 AM

R.I.P mr. Berger, I have only had a couple of his cigars. May his family find peace.

James

09-27-2014, 01:26 PM	#1
shark Cigar Smokin' Patriot Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ron Location: Michigan Posts: 3,566 Trading: (0)	RIP Don Kiki http://halfwheel.com/memoriam-kiki-berger/70826 In Memoriam: Kiki Berger Earlier today, cigar industry veteran Enrique “Kiki” Berger passed away. Berger recently suffered a heart attack and complications from the event are said to be responsible for taking his life. He was best known for Cuban Crafters, his Florida-based retail stores and mail order business, and Tabacalera Estelí, a Nicaraguan-based cigar operation. In 2009, he and the Argenti brothers teamed to make Berger & Argenti, although that company is now defunct. “When I moved to Esteli I lived across the street from Kiki’s farm and he always treated me with great respect and made me feel at home,” wrote Nicholas Melillo. “I can’t believe the news today. God rest your soul Don Kiki.” Melillo was one of a host of Nicaraguan-based cigar manufactures who have already expressed their condolences. Many reached by halfwheel were too distraught to comment. Services have not been announced. __________________ Emancipate yourselves from mental slavery None but ourselves can free our minds

09-27-2014, 02:48 PM	#2
OnePyroTec Adjusting to the Life Join Date: Jan 2013 First Name: Wayne Location: Nevada Posts: 332 Trading: (2)	Re: RIP Don Kiki I pulled out a 1o year old Brown Label D.K. when I learned of his passing on the 22nd from Alex of cigar bundles of miami. R.I.P. Mr. Berger.

09-27-2014, 03:10 PM	#3
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,305 Trading: (60)	Re: RIP Don Kiki Gone too soon. R.I.P., Mr. Berger. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

09-27-2014, 03:18 PM	#4
longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,162 Trading: (82)	Re: RIP Don Kiki I've Enjoyed His Cigars Over The Years. R.I.P., Mr. Berger.

09-28-2014, 12:41 AM	#5
WaRevo Still Watching My Back Join Date: Aug 2014 First Name: James Location: North Central Oregon Posts: 172 Trading: (2)	Re: RIP Don Kiki R.I.P mr. Berger, I have only had a couple of his cigars. May his family find peace. James