Jan 5, 2023

Brian Pinheiro, 41, of Hendersonville, NC, tragically and unexpectedly passed away on June 26, 2022, in Asheville, NC.

Brian was born in Willingboro, NJ to Mario Pinheiro and Barbara (Fegan) Pinheiro on January 21st, 1981. He married Kelly Glisson on March 24th, 2015, to a sunset ceremony in Mertle Beach.  He worked as Maintenance Director for Mountain Home Health & Rehab/Accordius Health at Hendersonville for 10 years, and recently began working as a Realtor for Keller Williams.

He was best known for his larger-than-life personality, an exuberant smile and a true zest for life. He lived in the light by choosing to focus on the positive attributes of those he knew and faced life challenges with the love in his heart as taught to him through the word and guidance of his lord and savior, Jesus Christ.

Brian is preceded in death by his cherished mother Barbara (Fegan) Pinheiro.

Brian is survived by the love of his life, his Wife, Kelly Pinheiro, his beautiful Daughter Mackinley Sifuentes, Stepsons Terry Glisson, Jordan Welyczko, Braeden Welyczko, Alec Welyczko, and Reno Welyczko, Sisters Stella (Bill) Sicina, Tracey Robicheau, Kristy (Al) Voss and Nicole (Gus) Almeida, Brother SSG Michael (Rachael) Pinheiro, Father Mario (Mary Anne) Pinheiro, several Uncles, Aunts, Nephews and Nieces.  Special mention must also be made of his Best Friends Brian Close and Randon Wolcott, and his beloved kitty son, Prince.

A memorial service will be held at The Chapel in the Pines of Jackson Funeral Service (1101 Greenville Hwy, Hendersonville, NC 28792) on Saturday, January 21st at 2:00 pm.

Memorial gifts may be given to Brian Close (Randon Wolcott) at 341 Raider Mountain Rd, Cullowhee, NC 28723.  In lieu of flowers, donations to help cover funeral and unexpected expenses can be made to https://gofund.me/5db76d3b