Anthony J. DiSilvestro | |
|---|---|
| President pro tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate | |
| In office January 3, 1961 – 1962 | |
| Preceded by | Weldon Brinton Heyburn |
| Succeeded by | M. Harvey Taylor |
| Pennsylvania State Senator | |
| In office 1937–1966 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 15, 1904 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | May 3, 1969 (aged 64) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Temple University |
| Occupation | Politician, pharmacist, lawyer |
Anthony J. DiSilvestro (May 15, 1904 – May 3, 1969) was an American pharmacist, lawyer, and politician who served in the Pennsylvania State Senate from 1937 to 1966, including two years as president pro tempore from January 1961 through 1962. DiSilvestro was a Democrat and Temple University alumnus with deep roots in the Philadelphia Italian-American community.[1]