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TJL · 07-22-2006, 02:58 PM

PHILADELPHIA - Harry Olivieri, co-inventor of the Philly cheesesteak, has died. He was 90.
Despite a heart condition, Olivieri had showed up at the store almost every day until about three years ago. He died of heart failure Thursday at Atlantic City Medical Center.

Harry and his older brother, Pat Olivieri, were running a corner hot dog stand near South Philadelphia's Italian Market in 1933 when they made the first version of the sandwich.

Tired of hot dogs, Pat suggested that Harry go to a store and buy some beef. Harry brought it back, sliced it up and grilled it with some onions.

The brothers piled the meat on rolls and were about to dig in when a cab driver arrived for lunch, smelled the meat and onions and demanded one of the sandwiches.

Cheez Whiz was added to the steak and onions starting in the 1960s, and provolone, American cheese and pizza sauce later became options in the concoction along with various condiments and side dishes.

The funeral will be on Monday with your choice of fries or onion rings.

Brian Damage · 07-22-2006, 03:32 PM

All of Philly should fly their flags at half staff.

Courtnee · 07-22-2006, 03:53 PM

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07-22-2006, 02:58 PM	#1
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Philly cheesesteak creator dies at age 90 PHILADELPHIA - Harry Olivieri, co-inventor of the Philly cheesesteak, has died. He was 90. Despite a heart condition, Olivieri had showed up at the store almost every day until about three years ago. He died of heart failure Thursday at Atlantic City Medical Center. Harry and his older brother, Pat Olivieri, were running a corner hot dog stand near South Philadelphia's Italian Market in 1933 when they made the first version of the sandwich. Tired of hot dogs, Pat suggested that Harry go to a store and buy some beef. Harry brought it back, sliced it up and grilled it with some onions. The brothers piled the meat on rolls and were about to dig in when a cab driver arrived for lunch, smelled the meat and onions and demanded one of the sandwiches. Cheez Whiz was added to the steak and onions starting in the 1960s, and provolone, American cheese and pizza sauce later became options in the concoction along with various condiments and side dishes. The funeral will be on Monday with your choice of fries or onion rings.
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07-22-2006, 03:32 PM	#2
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07-22-2006, 03:53 PM	#3
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