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January 2006 |
Hello Deana, Four of us went to the Grand Palace to see you and Regis singing. We just loved you two together. You look like you’ve been doing it for quite a while, have you? Where will you be performing next? If it’s close by, we would love to come again. Please come back and bring some of your new CD’s. We would all like to have one. Thank you also for taking all the photos with us after the show. You were just so sweet to do that for us. We will always remember your kindness. Hoping to see and hear you again soon. Darlene and the girls.
Hi Deana You mention an address on the show where you're giving away
copies of your book. I'd love to enter. The NYC address was said by Les so
fast I couldn't write it down. Love you and Les's show and, I have to say,
your husband has the sexiest voice on the air. Can't mention any particular
song of your father's I like best. I LOVE them all.!!!! Barbara Hurst, Kennebunk
Hello Deana, My wife and I attended your concert in Chicago and we really loved it. You have a fabulous voice and it was a great show. Your dad would be very proud. Thank you. I recently received your book “Memories Are Made Of This” for my birthday and can honestly say it’s the greatest Dean Martin book I’ve ever read, and I’ve read them all. As you can tell, I’m a huge fan of your fathers and always have been. He was the greatest entertainer period, and like you say in your book, he was ‘The King Of Cool.’ Are you planning to perform in our area again anytime soon? If so I would love for you to autograph your book for me. It would mean a lot. Thanks again and hurry back soon,
Dear Deana, I just watched the A&E Biography about Dean Martin and I really enjoyed it. You are such a beautiful and loving daughter and I know your dad is looking down and smiling. You seem to have the same wonderful personality your father always had on his television show. We never missed seeing him on Thursdays. We would have our entire family watching and laughing. I just loved it when he would sit on the couch and sing. We miss him. Thank you for all you do in keeping his memory alive. God Bless you,
Hi Deana, Can you say exactly where you’ll be signing in the UK? Gina
Hi Deana!!! I just read the last page of your book, and just had to drop you a note to let you know how much I absolutely loved it! I've always loved your father’s music & movies. It was so nice to get "to know" his children as well. Congratulations on your pilot’s license. Also I'm so happy about your marriage to John. You waited for years for the "right one". Blessings & good luck to you and your family! Annette Goodin Dear Deana, I thank you from my heart for sharing the life of a man who
gave me and my six brothers and sisters great moments of happiness and joy.
I grew up with your dad from the late 40's, first in the movies and then on
TV. Your book was not only a tribute to your dad, but a tribute to a women
who graced his memory by sharing his life, mother Betty's, Jeanne’s and
your brother's and sister's lives with his adoring fans. There are no questions
for me to ask about your dad. Your writings about him touched my heart deeply
and let me know everything I needed to, along with the many others who had
the good sense to read it. I feel you should publicize the book more. This
is a book that should be read by every one 18 and older, I feel it will better
help them understand their parents in a way to enable them to appreciate how
parents love and care for them in different ways, although not seeing it as
they are growing up. I’m 62 now, and after reading your book, I realized
after all these years I shared some of the same events with my parents. And
because of your book, I now think differently of them, in a better way. May
God continue to bless you and you beautiful family. God love you,
Dear Deana, My name is Deena. My father was a big Dean Martin fan and named me after you, but spelled it slightly different. He has been a huge fan of your fathers since the 60's. I am also a big Dean Martin fan and have all his albums. My father tells me how when he was overseas in the navy during Vietnam, the troops would gather around and watch your father’s variety show. They waited every week for it to come on. My father told me to tell you and your family God bless. He is about finished with your book and thinks it's fantastic. I am next to read it and I can't wait. Thank you. Deena
Dear Deana, Where do I send my entry for the contest you are having to try to win a copy of your book "Memories Are Made of This"? Here is my cute story about your dad: When my husband (Glenn) and I first met about 35 years ago, I was a dark-haired Italian from New York and he was from Maryland's Eastern shore, (where Italians were a rare find). In fact, the only Italian he ever heard of was, of course, Dean Martin. So, Glenn would always call me "Dino". I greatly admire your dad so I didn't mind it at all. I thought it was rather cute. Anyway, we got married and when we had our first child (29 years ago) we wanted to name her something close to Dino so we chose Dina. She loves the story of her name and your dad's music. Dina was just married this past September and several of Dean's songs just had to be played at the wedding. Dina has a beautiful wedding video and at the beginning there is a photomontage of her and her husband growing up. Naturally, "Memories Are Made Of This" is the song that she chose for the background music. I have always enjoyed your dad's music, his show and his movies. He has been and will always remain a part of my life and my family's. Thanks for listening. And I do enjoy you on the radio as well. Great job! Yours truly,
Hi Deana, Your book was great. It brought back fond memories, like his cashmere sweaters and that wonderful cologne of his, and his cars (I also remember, from way back, a very unusual white, wood-paneled Cadillac station wagon) and clarified many things for me. Thank you so much for that. Your father was enigmatic, but good to the core. I wish there were more like him, especially in today's world. Sometimes I wonder what he would think of life today, with all the computers, technology, etc. I don't think he would like it much. He once told me he didn't like "progress", and he was right! He had a lot of wisdom, although he didn't say much. Your book was very well written (I’m an English professor now.) I’m sure your father would be really proud of all you've become in life, against the odds. As someone who once knew him, I can also tell, not just from your looks, but also from between the lines of your book, that you have inherited all the best of everything from him. Thanks again, so much, for the book. It's a gift. Sincerely,
Hi Deana, It was great to see all of you good luck with the book if there is anything that I can do to help please let me know. I listed your book on our website and linked our sites. Thanks Sal. Let me know if you received the photos. Sal from Patsy’s Patsy’s Italian Restaurant & Patsy’s Brand
Specialty Foods
Hi There Deana, We say you in concert at the Paramount Theatre. Wow what an amazing show. You are your father’s daughter-man can you sing. We haven’t stopped talking about it. Michael M. does sound a lot like you know who? And the band was awesome. When are you coming back to New York? My mom and dad are kicking themselves for not being there. They had previous plans but promise when you come back they will cancel anything to be there. Everyone here is talking non-stop about your show. They were talking about you on the radio all day. They were playing your dad’s music and they should be playing yours. You said something about a new CD coming out. When will it be available? We want one, or better two, cause one will be for my folks. Can I get them somewhere now? We look forward to seeing you again next time you come to town. Thanks for a terrific show. Don and Cindi
Hello Deana, Everyone at our office just loves your radio show on ‘Music Of Your Life’. You and Les are so good together, but my favorite is when John does the show with you. All the girls just love to listen to his sexy voice. One of our girls, Linda says she thinks it’s your husband. Is that true? Tell him he has his own little fan club with us girls in Portland. Please ask him to say our names next time he is on, we’d just love it. We are Jenny, Teri, Linda M and Linda R, Bonnie and Judith. We will be waiting…John. Thank you too Deana.
Hi Deana, You sweet and lucky woman!! Carol Ivy,
Dear Deana, This is a personal letter from me to you. I know Friday August 19 is your birthday. I go to the Dean Martin Festival with your cousin Guy Crocetti, I’m Rick Juchnik from Allentown, PA. I want to wish you a very happy birthday & many more & the best of health to you, John and the rest of your family. I enjoyed reading your book “Memories Are Made Of This” Thank-you for signing it for me on Saturday 6/18 in Steubenville. Your cousin Guy and Bob Martin took pictures of you and me. Having a signed copy of your book is something I'll always treasure. Guy and I plan to go to the 2006 festival and are looking forward to seeing you & John. Best wishes always,
Hi Deana! Can you tell me where I might find a framed gold (or platinum?) Record of your father's for my collection? Glen Hi Deana, First I would like to say I loved your dad-so handsome, a
great singer-just my idea of the perfect man. Hope to get him for Best of luck to you,
Deana, I watched Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis' movies growing up. I never knew who Dean's first wife was or why they separated? Can you tell me? Thank you! Ann
Hi Deana, I wonder what your father thought about Jerry Lewis' act the first time he saw it. Do you know? Thank you!
Hello Deana, I hope you and your family are well. Recently PBS broadcast some old vintage movies of Dean singing various hits. A couple times he sang to a little girl who they only said was his daughter. Which daughter appeared with your dad on this show? It didn't look like you - my bet is it was Claudia - but I’m not sure. Thanks!!
Dear Deana, I am writing with the hope to get some info about Dean Martin's ancestors. My cousin in Italy has made some research and it looks like Dean is linked to my family. Don't ask me the exact details. However it seems that one of my father’s aunt's sons left for the US, and his wife's brother was named Crocietti. My grandparents were Antonio and Elvira Lavigna Marchese. My dad was born in 1935 in Castelfidardo (l'Aquila/Italy). He had 7 brothers and 1 sister. My dad left Italy around 1952 and came to GD Luxembourg. I am looking forward to hear from. Laurent
Dear Deana, Your dad has been my hero for since the early 1960s. I loved his TV show and still do (I have the DVDs). He was the coolest most elegant and handsome guy that ever lived. I loved the tuxedo he wore each week along with his butterfly bowtie (which he tied himself) and the red silk pocket square he wore. Nobody looked as elegant as he did. I am a 62-year-old entertainer myself. I play flamenco guitar. My desire is to wear a tuxedo and bowtie like your dad wore at some of my gigs. Do you know what brand of tuxedo he wore? I am also a stage, theatrical, and classic portrait photographer. Most of my clients are doctors. I do large formal family portraits on canvas that I shoot on an old 8x10 camera. My teacher 40 years ago was Clarence Bull of MGM fame. He did the stills for ‘Gone With The Wind’ and was Garb’s favorite photographer. He taught me the old Hollywood style of photography. I wish to wear my tux when photographing on location in the elegant homes of some of my clients. (I can email you samples of my work if you like) I would really like to know who made your dad's tux for him. Thank you and God bless.
Hi Deana, I just read your book and I am so honored that you mentioned
me!! That was so sweet. I hope you and John are well. Since I retired from
Steubenville police dept, I have been the security director at a beautiful
resort here in Casa Grande, Arizona. Roger Badger
Dear Deana:
I just finished your wonderful book on your father and what a story. I didn't want it to end. What a life you had! I knew about the death of Dean Paul but never knew about your sister Claudia. A double tragedy, losing a brother and a sister and also your beloved father. My whole family loved him and his rat pack. I hope someday you can come to Queens, New York and hopefully we can get to meet the daughter of such a wonderful man. Take care and may God bless you and your family. Diane D. Hello Deana,
I was and am a big fan of your dad. My parents and sister are also interred in Westwood and I visit them and your dad whenever I can get up that way. I hope to write a guidebook on the (memorial) park here in the near future. What isn't well known to the public is that your paternal grandparents are also interred there in the sanctuary of peace. Do you have a photograph of them that you could send for my book and/or post here? Thank you for your time and yes, "Memories Are Made Of This". Warmest regards, Dear Deana,
I read and I love your book about your dad and how you wrote about everyone in the family and friends in your dad’s life. It was a very good book and I enjoyed. I would like to know. Did you and your sister Claudia have a double wedding together? I read an old movie magazine and the pictures showed you and Claudia with your dad in a double wedding together. Thank you
Hi Deana!
I was thrilled to get your book as a gift from my brother.
On reading it, I love it! I found it very moving. Neil
Hi Deana,
First let me say it's an honor to be able to e-mail a question to I think is the greatest singers of all time. I have purchased over the years a lot of records and cassettes of your father. I am now starting on his CD's. I watched your fathers show every Thursday night at 10:00 p.m. in N.Y. he was a natural performer. The singers today must use other things to overlook their ability. Your father didn't need that. In the last years on the show, he would end it with 3 songs sitting on the couch. I know he loved having the Mills Brothers on his show. He said his singing style was modeled after one of the Mills Brothers. In 1979 or 1980, I went to see him at the MGM. He was great. I saw my idol in person. I had a chance to go to Rome or Vegas to see your father live. I chose Vegas. Almost every day I listen to the rat packs CD of 1962 at the sands. They were a great group. Your father would open the show and then Frank and then Dean and Frank would do a routine of jokes and songs. Then Sammy would come out and do his routine. I know in my heart your father loved his former wife Jeanne till the end. I have been reviewing the web sites for a reprint picture of the rat pack on their final American Express tour. I had tickets for that too and was very disappointed he was not part of the show in N.J. I saw on a web site, which I can't find any more that picture of the 3 of them signed. I saw it in a store on the wall. Do you know where I can get a reprint of this picture signed by all 3 of them? I am on disability and live on a fixed income and that is why I can't afford an original of them or your father. If you can tell me where I can purchase it, I would be very
grateful. On one site I saw a picture of Dean and Frank on stage in 1962. It
was a reprint and it only cost 15.00. I would settle for that, however, I can’t
locate the site again. I will keep trying. May God bless you and your family and Dean may he rest in peace. Thank you for taking the time to read my email, it means a lot to me. If you are unable to answer me, that's ok I understand. I just wanted to know how I felt about him. Donald Lennon
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