My condolences to his entire family. To lose a parent was the hardest thing I have ever had to endure. Or I want advice and will attempt the same thing. 26 September 1931 1 February 2011. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. The pix you included of John is amazing. He was so good to me and sophomore year at SEA he asked me to join he and Anna at the Father Daughter dance, since my dad had passed years before. We held a private funeral a week ago and a memorial the following week for his many friends. He was totally unflappable, nothing ever bothered him, and I can hardly ever remember seeing him angry. Our deepest condolences to the entire Traina Family. Wonderful. Mr. Traina was well-loved for his elan, his conversation and the ease at which he put people in social gatherings. May I express my deepest condolences to John's large and wonderful family. What a beautiful tribute to your former husband, but more importantly, a beautiful tribute to a fine human being. Catherine Bigelow is a freelance reporter-columnist-blogger who specializes in coverage about boldfaced names and A-List affairs. I have always enjoyed Danielle Steel books ,but after reading this article.I respect and admire her! She is dedicated to giving protection to her kids, and keeping them away from tabloids. 6:42 pm, Reshma KellyMay 27, 2013 John Traina wasnt a sad person, he was a happy man. One doesnt forget a good friend though. The son of best-selling romance novelist Danielle Steel, Nick had been adopted by her fourth husband, John Traina, after a judge nullified the parental rights of his biological father, Bill. zara alexandra traina. Suzie Orrill. Chronicle, Sunday February 6 just 5 days before his Celebration of Life at the S.F. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss I didnt know that John had died, I am so sorry for your loss, How lucky you all were to have had such a wonderful time together. God Bless you and keep you in his loving arms. But first let's book a reservation to Stockholm. Holidays bring up a lot of memories. He was always smiling, and happily engaged all of us in any of our conversations. 4:08 pm, Joan Bell DakinSeptember 6, 2012 Its powerfully rich and precious like the pictures on the back of my moms books and her dresses. And I took a photo of John in front of the home/firehouse next to his antique fire engine. I worked in Mr. Trainas house for a short time. TRAINA Joseph Traina, safe in the arms of our Lord, on Friday, February 4, 2011. Later I visited his beautiful vineyard/ranch home in the Napa Valley at Oakville with more photos and was fortunate enough to be there at the same time as his two sons from the marriage to Dede Wilsey, Trevor and Todd Traina. Jos Ropero, I am so sorry for your loss. He was the adoptive father of the late Nick Traina. life and it is a testimony to you to have held him in such esteem after all these years. In 2003, Steele opened the Steele Gallery in San Francisco, an art gallery exhibiting sculptures and paintings from emerging artists. THERESA TRAINA OBITUARY. He thoroughly enjoyed his kids, his friends, his homes, his travels, new adventures, exotic places (where I would have been terrified to go). Recuerde que Dios es un dios de vivos y no de muertos porque para el todos viven en su memoria hasta el da de la resurreccin. Jack Traina, of Ridgewood, New Jersey, passed away Tuesday August 7, 2018. Debbie Banahan My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your ex-husband and your childrens father. As we left, John placed a hotel sticker on the compact, 'Now you'll always remember our lunch.' The top result for your search is John Peter Traina age 50s living in Saint Louis, MO . Im glad sincere persons like this still exist. When we separated, I refused to have a war because I wanted our family to continue sharing holidays together. Please accept my heartfelt though late condolences. While Steele tried everything to give proper medical assistance to her son, Traina died of morphine overdose at the age of 19. "My children are devastated by John's death. It never dawned on me that I would be lucky enough to be in his life one day. He is also survived by two ex-wives Diane "Dede" Buchanan Wilsey, and Danielle Steel. And off he went to the hospital that morning, after breakfast, and they rushed him into surgery for his heart. John Traina is a well known Spouse. Despite varied pursuits and shattered relationships, she is shy, and rarely faces the media. 8:05 pm, Liann BeckMarch 22, 2011 You still have beautiful memories to live with after a life with john. The memories will forever live in my heart. Since I always seem to share with you what goes on in my life, I am sharing with you now sad family news for us. Giuseppe was born on June 24 1893, in Santa Marina Salina, Messina, Sicilia, Italy. After their separation, they hung out and fell in love quickly, just like her herself has countedThey had lunch on New Years 1981, he proposed to her on Valentines Day, and they were married []. West Silver Spring, MD JOHN TRAINA OBITUARY John H. Traina (Age 73) Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 14, 2018. I am so very sorry to hear the death of John I know it will be a loss fir u and your. He was so amazed by them and excited to watch their pursuits in life. John Traina is a St. Louis soccer icon who will always remain an idol for an entire generation of players. 26 September 1931 1 February 2011. He wouldnt like to see us crying, or sad. Devoted father of Karen Walgamotte . God bless all of you. I am glad I was able to reunite with Todd if only for a couple of hours. John A. Traina, Jr. (26 September 1931 - 1 February 2011) passed away last Tuesday in San Francisco. I looked up and there was John, dazzlingly handsome. My heart goes out to you and yours. 12:30 pm, jose roperoMarch 4, 2011 "John was so handsome, so charming, so nice. Your novels are the BEST!! John was so kind to share his wisdom & guidance with me. Danielle Im sorry you have lost the shine in your sun! One or more of her novels appear on the New York Times Bestseller list consecutively since 1981, which is a Guinness world record in itself. We had drinks together a time or twobut always just as good friends. John was all about celebrating life. The destruction Steel referred to was the end of her 14-year marriage (her fourth) to socialite John Traina, father of five of Steel's children (she also had one child each by her first and. He is also survived by a sister, Marisa Traina Hahn, three nephews and a niece. I am sorry for the loss of a very special person in your life and children. John Traina, philanthropist, vintner and world-renowned Faberg collector, died Tuesday in San Francisco of heart disease. There is always enough love to go around, but it is rare to find a family who embraces that love with the exes etc. Janet. In 1965, in a match opposed by her father, Buchanan married John Traina, a shipping magnate and art collector. The philanthropist and renowned Faberg collector was a fixture of San Francisco society married first to Dede Buchanan, an ambassador's daughter, and later to author . John A. Traina, Jr. (26 September 1931 1 February 2011) passed away last Tuesday in San Francisco. MARIE TRAINA OBITUARY. Death: Immediate Family: Son of Thomas Traina and Carmella Husband of Private and Private Father of Private Brother of Private; Private and Private . He proposed to me on Valentines Day (which was pretty funny, we both had other dates for that night, which we decided to honor, so as not to disappoint anyone, but we let our respective dates know that we had just gotten engaged). He was such a fun man and always, always, put his children first. I read it through and found this to be truly a love story. With love, She has also been involved in a number of mental illness treatment activities. [2] Career [ edit] Traina started his first band, Shanker, at age 13 with Max Leavitt. It brought back some fond memories of the days I spent in San Francisco and Napa. Mr. Traina then wed best-selling author Danielle Steel. And we shared 17 wonderful years. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. God bless all of you. Kathy Hunt Gordon. I took many photos, all of which are in my photo albums just like Dad. Steele publishes several books every year, and works on at least 5 writing projects at a time. I never felt so lucky in my life. And John was truly the handsomest man I have ever known, and was until the day he died, and a kind one. RIP Mr. John Traina. And we believed it too. Thank you for writing Nickys story, as it may help another family understand what to look for early in a childs life, and perhaps be able to get help sooner and save a life. 4:34 pm, Judith A. SeifriedMarch 30, 2011 i worked for him in oakville for two years ..couldnt have been nicer and fair ,Im very sorry for your loss a good man, areally fine human being. May God bless you and yours. What a warm. Love to all . He was generous to his friends, hosting lavish summer barbecues for hundreds of guests on the Fourth of July at the Oakville home, and entertained many international jet-setters, including Italian film star Sophia Loren, who visited when her son, Carlo Ponti Jr., conducted the Russian National Orchestra when it performed in the Bay Area. If you would like to make a comment, please fill out the form below. Traina [], [] buenos amigos de Steele. He was kind to me, and to my sons, Carlo and Edoardo. He lived it fully and he had fun, and everyone around him had fun too. I had the pleasure of working with John when I lived in Vancouver as his agent for both the Delta Steamship and Pearl Cruises lines. Steele frequently travels between San Francisco and Paris, and still uses a typewriter to write her manuscripts. PS I just read The Award and cried my eyes out! ", Sophia Loren (longtime friend): "I have many wonderful memories of times spent with John, especially in Napa Valley, where he was a warm, gracious host. I very much related to your book about your son Nick. Since then, she has worked for the Sunday Style and Datebook sections, covering gala night openings and writing trend pieces. Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Feb. 4 to Feb. 6, 2011. Don Cowan, thoroughly enjoyed the times he traveled with John, or ran into him and Danielle on Union Street where we lived. Having only recently been informed of John Trainas passing via a chance reading of Stanford Magazine that published alumni news I must say I was quite shocked. Anyway, I was in San Francisco in Oct. 2013 on business and decided to look him up . He will be remembered for all that he was and stood for. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. We fell in love with each other very quickly. What a beautiful tribute to a lovely man adored by all! W&P Porter bowl review: A container that makes office HOKA dropped a brand new version of their most popular shoe, Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). She married Claude-Eric Lazard in 1965, and divorced him in 1974 after several years of separation. Yet the words trailing the swift, sad demise of John Traina at age 79 on Feb. 1 are unanimous ones of admiration, loss and love - and not a hint of qualification from friends and family. Danielle Steel, Samantha Traina, John Traina, Horoscope for Friday, 3/03/23 by Christopher Renstrom, No seriously, dont drive up to Tahoe this weekend, Wife of Jeffrey Vandergrift issues somber update, Snowboarder dies at Tahoe ski resort following historic blizzard, Scream publicity stunt floods Bay Area dispatch with 911 calls, The Warriors broke Russell Westbrook, just like old times, Rain reenters Bay Area forecast: Have an umbrella near you, Mochi muffin bakery closes SF cafe after just 4 months, The best fried chicken is at a San Francisco strip club, Oakland ransomware attackers leak 'confidential' data, Horoscope for Saturday, 3/04/23 by Christopher Renstrom. If its too trivial I apologize but I read a few of the comments here and they left images of John that I really found interesting. John was Married, with a capital M, and seemed to be a great husband. sorry to here of your ex-husbands passing i have just read your book about nick touch my heart and soul brought the book thinking it was one of your romances been signed off from work depresion didnt think i could read the book the pain you have been through broke my heart looked at the photos in the book before i readed it my thought was did he died on my birthday which is 9/20 you dont say the date but i have since found out was the 9/20/1997 i feel a real conection to the story you told please reply nicki. I recently read your book and today I was looking for a way to comment on it. I am very proud to find that they will be entering the diplomatic corps. Its amazing how often I think of him. The death of my son Nicky was their first big loss. John is missed, all my prayers and thoughts for his family. Though it feels like a part of you is missing and like there is a hole in your heart now, time does heal. Because when I tell the committee your plans, they're going to award you the Nobel Prize for Peace.' I always enjoyed her dedications to him in her books, and the obvious love they shared. W&P Porter bowl review: A container that makes office HOKA dropped a brand new version of their most popular shoe, Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). When he saw one of our daughters crying at the hospital recently, he allowed her 6 seconds to cry and then she had to stop. 8:14 am, jose roperoMarch 4, 2011 My sincere, heartfelt condolences to the Traina family.Bill McDermott. My deepest sympathy to you and your family, Danielle. Klaus R.Hilbert von Hagen, Morgan Hill, California. Everyone is shocked, and all of us are stunned and saddened, but I also realize that this is probably the way he would want to go, quickly, simply, still looking handsome and feeling well until almost the last minute. I contacted prophet mica i saw reviews about online and from a friend, we worked together for a couple days and the last day she came home after work with a bottle of wine and said she wanted to talk. John and Fran were the sweetest, and more than neighbors. And aside from the good looks, he exudes vitality and life). Still later my love of my life, Judy OConnor and I were invited to his Fourth of July picnic John sounded as wonderful as the perfect men in some of your novels Its so nice that you were able to share a life and build a family with such an endearing man. Although it was about 45 years ago that I was a nanny, I dont think a day has gone by that I didnt think of the boys or pray for their well being. 6:10 pm, Mike ReidAugust 14, 2012 In the foreword to his book, "The Faberg Case," Steel wrote, "The world needs its John Trainas.". John was a man of a thousand interests, always fascinated by a variety of topics. TRAINA Marie Castellano Traina, 93, died peacefully at Lakeview Hospital, Covington, LA on Friday, July 23, 2010, after a brief illness, surrounded by her family and friends. I was so saddened by the news of his passing. Beloved father and grandfather, notable society figure, entrepreneur, civic leader and San Francisco. On a drive to my family's place in Newport during our courtship, we stopped for lunch at a Howard Johnson's. You certainly have a way with words and you described him with such detail. The well-heeled man-about-town was a highly regarded figure. I am so sorry to read about your loss. I don't remember any scene in any place where he wasn't anything but composure and elegance personified," Trevor Traina said. We shared Christmas with him, afterwards he went to Mexico with friends, and in mid January, he was to have chemo, to deal with the leukemia. I am so sorry to hear about your husbands passing away, who was such a wonderful and delightful human being to you and your children. This year will mark the 25 anniversary oft mothers death. They seemed like role models of people who had it all, and I enjoyed their company a great deal. So very sorry for your loss n the loss of your son threw all the tradegy u experience u still continue to write the best book which I enjoy so very much sending u much love n prayers, I loved what you, Danielle Steel, my favorite novelist wrote about your former spouse, John Traina. I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Traina is survived by three sons, Trevor Traina, Todd Traina and Maxx Traina of San Francisco; four daughters, Samantha Traina of Los Angeles, Victoria Traina and Vanessa Traina of New York, and Zara Traina of San Francisco; a stepdaughter, Beatrix Seidenberg of San Francisco; a sister, Marisa Hahn of Wolfsberg, Germany; and two former wives, Diane "Dede" Wilsey and Danielle Steel of San Francisco. He was one of the finest and our prayers are with you all.Jim & Christine Bahlinger. I am so sorry for your loss as well as the pain and sorrow the kids must feel. I am sorry for Danielle and her children. And even then, he looked handsome and debonair and tolerated it well. (((((HUGS)))). Danielle Steele has a net worth of $375 million. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your children during this difficult time. S que usted tiene fuerza para sobrellevar todo, pero quisiera compartir con usted la lectura del folleto CUANDO MUERE UN SER QUERIDO de los Testigos de Jehov. 1:40 pm, Victor GentileApril 4, 2013 John Traina, philanthropist, vintner and world-renowned Faberg collector, died Tuesday in San Francisco of heart disease. Sincerely,Carol kramer. He was the stepfather of Beatrix Lazard Seidenberg. If there is anything that i believe in that would be someone above who watches all of us and will be watching over your son and your husband The pain never truly goes away, but the ability to remember all of those wonderful things about your childhood will eventually make you smile and laugh instead of cry. My husband and I moved to southern California and I never saw John again. He must have been an extra ordinary man and the way you described him I am totally shocked and saddened to hear the news of Johns passing. 8:54 am, Michele RicardApril 23, 2017 6:26 am, Rosa RodriguezFebruary 25, 2011 John was truly a one of a kind man and will be sorely missed. Carolyne Zinko, a native of Wisconsin, joined The San Francisco Chronicle in 1993 as a news reporter covering Peninsula crime, city government and political races. I am a very very big fan of yours and have been reading and collecting each book when it comes out. John Traina, in 1985 . And then there was a big reception at my home, with music and laughter and people, which is exactly what John wanted. John Robert & Elizabeth Lauricella. 1 of 6 John Traina at Lake Tahoe in 2010. But to me it was like losing a parent because we lived with her. I am in my mid-40s and lost my mother 10 years ago. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Home. Much strength to you and your children in this sad time. 10:14 am, Jan FisherMarch 15, 2011 Even this couple divorced in 1998, and she married Thomas Perkins for the 5th time. It was the kindest offer, and I've regretted my immaturity in declining the offer ever since. Thank you for sharing all that. http://www.tj.org. I had my daughter Beatrix, and my son Nick was a baby (whom John adopted once we were married). Ways to honor John Traina's life and legacy. Peace, prayers and blessings. Nathaniel Lachenmeyer, in The Outsider, describes losing his father first to schizophrenia and then to death, and Laura Furman, in Ordinary Paradise, portrays the experiences of a woman whose mother dies from cancer when she is a young teenager. I dont read or respond to emails much anymore because my computer went belly up, but I hope you will extend my best wishes to all. Ive only known one other woman who still speaks lovingly about her ex-husband who died and it is so remarkable. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Mr. Traina was born on. I was only 22 when she passed. You should get solace from the fact you always spoke so warmly about him in your blogs. A memorial service will be held at The Maritime Museum, 900 Beach Street, San Francisco, 94109, on Friday, 11 February, at 2:00pm. He was married to each for 17 years. At such a small age, he had already become an established singer, and was the lead singer for Link 80 and punk. JOHN TRAINA OBITUARY 26 September 1931 - 1 February 2011. As much as it breaks my heart to know he has passed on, it also makes me smile, knowing he's with his beloved Fran. I visited his office at 650 California St. S.F.,when his had a beautiful walnut paneled office with American President Lines.