Dean Martin was born on June 7, 1917 in Steubenville, Ohio at 11:55pm to Guy and Angela Crocetti. Residing at 319 South Sixth Street, Dino Crocetti, along with older brother William, attended Grant Elementary School in Steubenville. Dean had his first Holy Communion May 15, 1927, and took "Paul" as his Confirmation name on April 30, 1928. (Source: Dean Martin Fan Center)

Steubenville is proud of the accomplishments and generosity that Dean Martin made to this community. He will forever be remembered…

Enjoy these photographs (some never before published) of Dean (Martin) Crocetti from childhood to the beginning of his extraordinary career.

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