Louis James ‘De De’ DiSilvestro
Louis James ‘De De’ DiSilvestro, age 69 of Republic, Pa. died Tuesday, December 25, 2012.
He was born on August 20, 1943 in Republic, Pa.,Son of Amelia ‘Nellie’ (Argenti) DiSilvestro of Yulee, Fla. and the late Gabriel ‘Billy Boy’ DiSilvestro.
He was the owner of Luigi’s Lounge and Hotel of Republic, Pa., Veteran of the U.S. Army, Member of the American Legion Post 590 Republic, Pa. and Past President of the Republic Chamber of Commerce.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 42 years, Roberta ‘Bobbie’ Deems DiSilvestro. The joy of his life were his four children:Gabriella Congelio and husband Mark, Merrittstown, Pa., Gabriel DiSilvestro and wife Stephanie, White Oak, Pa., Luigi DiSilvestro, Republic, Pa. and Diandra DiSilvestro at home; Grandchildren:Elizabeth, Joseph and David; Brother Larry DiSilves-tro and wife Connie, Penncraft, Pa.; Sister: Tina DiSilvestro DeCarlo Yulee, Fla.; Several Nieces and Nephews.
He was predeceased by his daughter: Kathryn ‘Dissy’ DiSilvestro and sister Cathy DiSilvestro Rowan.
Friends will be received in the SKIRPAN FUNERAL HOME 135 Park St., Brownsville, PA on Sunday from 2 – 4 and 6 – 8 p.m. Where a funeral service will be held on Monday at 1 p.m. with Rev. Charles House officiating.
Interment Acklin Cemetery. www.skirpanfuneral home.com