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Frank P. Olivieri Sr., Longtime Pat’s King of Steaks Owner, Dies at 87

The third-generation family business continues 24/7 under his son’s leadership.

Overview

  • He died Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, according to a family statement shared by the restaurant.
  • A public viewing is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 23, at Baldi Funeral Home in South Philadelphia, with memorial tributes to follow.
  • The family requests donations to St. Maron Church in lieu of flowers.
  • Olivieri began working at Pat’s in the late 1950s, became co-owner in 1968, and retired in 1996 after leading the shop for decades.
  • His son said he had been receiving care for dementia, while no specific cause of death has been disclosed.