Music is often a huge trigger for the memory so I'm not surprised to see you mentioned it. I think it's nice to remember people in good ways when they pass away and music can help us recall good times, fun moments and the person themselves in the best way.
That's true. My dad really loved music. Every morning when he woke up, we would hear the radio playing and music in the living room. Whenever we heard the music, we knew that he was awake.
But now, no one plays the radio loudly in the living room anymore. Each of us listens to music through our own headphones instead. Thats how a passing may affect us.