Spring 25 OP Newsletter

HERITAGE SITES

When Fiore passed away in 1973, his family continued on with Chiappetti Lamb & Veal, which ceased operations in Chicago in 2018. Many dub Chiappetti’s business as having been “Chicago’s last major slaughterhouse” in the Union Stock Yard community. The family is still active in the meat packing and food industries today, upholding the tradition Fiore began in the 1920s. To properly commemorate the Chiappetti family and the slaughterhouse, the Heritage Sites will be placing a sign outside of the building, which is currently located on the walking path south of 144th Place, this spring. This article was written by Heritage Sites Supervisor Libby Paulson. For more information on the Orland Park Heritage Sites, visit orlandpark.org/heritagesites or email heritagesites@orlandpark.org.

Dennis, Mike and Franco Chiappetti, 1993 (Photo courtesy of the Chiappetti Family)

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