Luis honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. He leaves behind his son Luis A. Miranda, IV; his parents Rafael and Luz Miranda; his brothers Nelson and Edwin; and sister Evelyn. He worked for the Washington Suburban Sanitation Commission for approximately 20 years. His desire to move to Florida was realized in 2015 where he resided until his death. He was an avid Redskins fan and always loved his chosen state of Maryland.