He was not indebted to the mob, but was "very close" to Cosmo Quattrone, James Tripodi and Jack DeSarro, all connected to Pittsburgh's LaRocca Family. Steubenville, OH, Dean's hometown was on the Ohio River and about 25-30 miles from Pittsburgh and on the WV panhandle state line. Tons of OC back then, especially during prohibition. Dean ran dice games at Rex Cigars, owned by Cosmo Quattrone. Later in life, Dino would dine with John LaRocca, Michael Genovese and Kelly Mannarino when he visited town, which was often. Mike Genovese also hosted a party at his country estate honoring Frank Sinatra after a performance at Mellon Hall, around 1960 when the Pirates won the World Series on Bill Mazeroski's home run.