Ricci James Martin: "I feel so fortunate being born to him and being his son."

Dear Friends, we continue to set a somber tone here at ilovedinomartin as we continue to remember the recent passing of Ricci James Martin, youngest son of our Dino.  It has been amazing to see the outpouring of internet sites sharing information on the life, times, and work of Ricci, often in unique ways.  Today we visit with the blog "MASS LIVE" where Mr. Ray Kelly where he has written a brief bio on Ricci.

What has drawn us to this particular post is that Mr. Kelly has shared some direct quotations from Ricci about his father, from  "a 2004 interview with The Republican" which are all very moving.....

"People had always asked me to perform dad's songs, but I stayed away from that because nobody can sound like Dean Martin for crying out loud," he said. "There was only one Dean  Martin."

"It's all about dad. And the enthusiasm and love his fans have for him is great," Martin said. "I feel so fortunate being born to him and being his son."

These are quotations that we don't remember reading before and how absolutely appropriate to have them remembered and shared in these sad and somber moments of remembering Ricci.  Also Kelly shares a  youtube video  in memoriam to Ricci James titled "R.I.P. Ricci Martin 1953-2016."  Lovingly created by a man, Thomas K.  The video has been around for a few years, but it has been updated since Ricci's passing.  We're certain you all will want to  view it in memory of our Dino's youngest son.

We share our appreciation with the folks at Mass Live, and in particular Mr. Ray Kelly for honoring the life of Ricci James Martin in this way.  To check this out in it's original source, once again, simply click on the title of this message.

Dino Martin Peters

Ricci Martin, son of Dean Martin, dead at 62

By Ray Kelly



Ricci Martin was the youngest son of Dean Martin.

Ricci Martin, youngest son of legendary entertainer Dean Martin, has died. He was 62.

Family members announced his passing on Saturday evening.

Variety reported he was found dead at his Utah home on Wednesday. The cause of death has not yet been revealed.

In recent years, Martin had been performing in a touring tribute show to his famous father.

In a 2004 interview with The Republican, Martin said he developed the tribute concert following the publication of his book "That's Amore: A Son Remembers Dean  Martin.

"People had always asked me to perform dad's songs, but I stayed away from that because nobody can sound like Dean Martin for crying out loud," he said. "There was only one Dean  Martin."

The show offered music and storytelling.

"It's all about dad. And the enthusiasm and love his fans have for him is great," Martin said. "I feel so fortunate being born to him and being his son."

He was the youngest son and one of one seven children fathered by the Steubenville, Ohio crooner.

Older brother Dean Paul Martin died in a California Air National Guard jet crash in 1987 at the age of 35.