Luigi Silvestri, 86, Enjoyed Golf and Gardening
Luigi Silvestri, 86, of Newberry, Florida, formerly of Lorain, Ohio, died Saturday, October 24, 2026, at Plaza Health & Rehabilitation Center in Gainesville, Florida.
Born May 3, 1940, in Lama dei Peligni, Italy, to Filippo and Filomena Silvestri (nee DiRito), he moved from Lorain to Florida, where he lived for 40 years.
Luigi owned and operated Dom & Luigi’s Barbershop on Oberlin Avenue in Lorain and Luigi’s of Boca Raton, Florida. He retired in 2020 after 68 years as a barber.
He enjoyed golf and gardening.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Carol Jean Silvestri (nee Ondulich); sons Anthony Silvestri (Jody) of Jasper, Georgia, and Paul Silvestri (Suzie) of Gainesville, Florida; grandchildren Devyn, Claire and Ty Silvestri; sister Cesira Doria (nee Silvestri); and brothers Giovanni Silvestri and Oreste (“Rusty”) Silvestri. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Maddalena DiFabrizio; and brother Alessandro Silvestri.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, November 4th from 10:00 am until the time of funeral services at 11:00 am at Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway, Lorain, OH. The Rev. Craig Hovanec, pastor of St Peter Parish, will preside. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Lorain, OH.
Memorial contributions can be made in Luigi’s name to St. Jude’s Research Hospital St. Jude’s Research Hospital or a charitable cause of your choosing.
Online condolences can be made at www.gluvnashimohromada.com.