Louis Joseph Silvestri

January 11, 1952 - April 8, 2022

Louis Joseph Silvestri, PhD, better known as Loui, was born January 11, 1952, in Wilkes Barre, PA, and he passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022 at St. Thomas Midtown in Nashville, TN, at the age of 70. He was the son of the late Louis Mark Silvestri and Helen Anne Radzelovage Silvestri. He earned his PhD at the University of Florida in Gainesville, and also did 8 years of postdoctoral research at UAB in Birmingham, AL. In 1987, he founded AccuReg, Inc., based in Davie, FL. He was a biomedical consultant and environmental advocate. Dr. Silvestri was a founder and member of the Allergen Products Manufacturers Association (APMA), and the co-owner of the Bull and Thistle in Gainesboro, TN. Survivors include his Daughters: Amber Silvestri of Jacksonville, FL, Kimberly Silvestri of Gainesboro, TN, and Danielle Silvestri of Coconut Creek, FL; Step-Son: Benjamin Mandli of Cookeville, TN; Brothers: Mark Silvestri of Boston, MA, Paul Silvestri of Honesdale, PA, and Duane Silvestri of Newtown, PA; and Grandchildren: Arianna Shaurer, Morgan Shaurer, Caleb Price, and Levi Price. Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 6:30 P.M. at Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home in Gainesboro, TN. Brother Randy Heady will officiate. The family has chosen body donation for scientific research and education, followed by cremation. Memorial donations may be made to Friends of Cummins Falls or the Nature Conservatory by contacting the funeral home. Anderson Upper Cumberland Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please call 931-268-1550 with any questions.