On May 5, 2019, Surrounded by his loving family and friends, Luis passed away peacefully following a 4 month battle with pancreatic cancer at the age of 56. Survived by his loving husband, Nazario "Sam" Vera; his parents, Luis Efrain Pinero Almodovar and Reta Swee ney (nee Magoun ); his siblings, Craig Hartman (Donna), Mark Pinero, Thomas Pinero (fiancée Janette), Jeffrey Pinero (Kelly), Rosalynn Pinero, Angel L. Pinero, Terry Netz (Bruce), Kellie Blymer , Yazmin Ortiz , Daniel Sweeney and Sean Sweeney. Also survived by many, many loving nieces, nephews and close friends. He was predeceased by his step-father, Edward J. Sweeney, Sr. and his step-brother, Edward J. Sweeney, Jr.

Luis was a graduate of George Washington High School in Philadelphia class of 1979. He received his Bachelors in finance from Drexel University, Associates in business administration from Montgomery Community College and was a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America. Luis worked many years as an account ant for Cigna Insurance in Philadelphia and as a private chef for actress Glenn Close.

Relatives and friends are invited to his visitation on Thursday evening, May 9 th from 6 to 8 PM and again on Friday morning, May 10 th from 10 to 11 AM at the McCANN -HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, 851 Monmouth St., Gloucester City. Funeral service 11 AM in the funeral home. I nterment will be private.

In lieu of flo wers, donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 1851 Old Cuthbert Rd, Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 . Please memo, Luis David Pinero .

Condolences and Memories may be shared at www.mccannhealey.com under the obituary of Luis David Pinero . Funeral Arrangements and Inquiries through: McCANN –HEALEY FUNERAL HOME, Gloucester City Ph :856 -456-1142