Harry Olivieri
American restaurateur / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Harry M. Olivieri (May 25, 1916 – July 22, 2006) was an American restaurateur of Italian descent. He is credited, along with his brother, Pat Olivieri, as the co-creator of the cheesesteak in 1933. The brothers opened Pat's King of Steaks in 1940, one of the best known purveyors of steak sandwiches in Philadelphia.
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Harry Olivieri | |
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Born | (1916-05-25)May 25, 1916 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | July 22, 2006(2006-07-22) (aged 90) Pomona, New Jersey, U.S. |
Occupation | Restaurateur |
Spouse | Anne DeLuca |
Children | 2 children |
Parent(s) | Michael and Maria Olivieri |
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