My husband and I moved to southern California and I never saw John again. In 2003, Steele opened the Steele Gallery in San Francisco, an art gallery exhibiting sculptures and paintings from emerging artists. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I was only 22 when she passed. In the foreword to his book, "The Faberg Case," Steel wrote, "The world needs its John Trainas.". But he was extremely sentimental, too. 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 . Death date: 0 August, 1978, Tuesday This memorial website was created in memory of Rocco Traina, 66, born on November 7, 1911 and passed away on August 0, 1978. My sympathies are with you and your family. 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). Love to all . Average Age & Life Expectancy He was married then, and his wife was wearing a beautiful gown which had actually been a costume worn by Vivien Leigh as Scarlet OHara in the movie. 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. And even then, he looked handsome and debonair and tolerated it well. My heart goes out to you and yours. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. I feel really devastated for you and your children and I hope you find the strength to make it through this very difficult time. Her profiles of personalities have included fashion designer Diane von Furstenberg, Twitter co-founder Biz Stone and Emanuel Ungaro fashion house owner Asim Abdullah, to name a few. His passing is the end of a life but not a relationship. I had no idea John had passed away. She is dedicated to giving protection to her kids, and keeping them away from tabloids. A funeral service is pending. Debbie Banahan Charlene Oakley. And he was the grandfather of Johnny and Delphina Traina, Daisy Traina, and Sebastian and Isabel Seidenberg. Klaus R.Hilbert von Hagen, Morgan Hill, California. We didnt have any clue that she was suffering so badly. I am sorry for Danielle and her children. 11:51 am, Kathy GordonNovember 19, 2018 Hello Ms. Danielle Steel The pix you included of John is amazing. It never dawned on me that I would be lucky enough to be in his life one day. He was 79. I would love to see you write a story of the wonderful relationship and memories of John and your family. His loss will be felt by all for a long, long time. Updated: June 21, 2016 . You are so lucky to have been a big part of his life. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. Dearest Danielle , But his dedication to his family proved there was no man more diplomatic.". Genealogy for John Traina (c.1919 - d.) family tree on Geni, with over 240 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. 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 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. Entradas. Beloved husband of the late Francine A. Traina (nee Roggie); dear father of Nick (Sue, nee Garfat) Traina, Anna (Tom) Rice, Maria Traina and John (Lara, nee Stutte) Traina Jr.; loving grandfather of Get email updates about John Traina delivered directly to your inbox. My parents and his parents were friends and they would invite the Trainas to our summer home at Clear Lake. Despus de su separacin, se conocieron y se enamoraron rpidamente, ya que ella se cont a s mismaComen en Ao Nuevo de 1981, l la present el Da de San Valentn y se casaron en junio. P.S. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. He came up with a creation which was sheer genius and before its time of computers, video machines and modern viewing devices. John and Fran were the sweetest, and more than neighbors. PS I just read The Award and cried my eyes out! He sounds so exciting, every day was a new adventure to him. John Traina passed away in St. Louis, Missouri. We were at different points in our lives, he in the final stretch, the fun part, he retired early and had more time to play than I did. He was the stepfather of Beatrix Lazard Seidenberg. We had drinks together a time or twobut always just as good friends. He was a really nice guy, who will be missed by so many. 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 hope everyone in your family truly relies on one another now, freely sharing funny anecdotes and fond memories about this man you all adored. Ways to honor John Traina's life and legacy. TRAINA, John G., 95, of Blairsville, Ga., formerly of Tampa, Fla., passed away on Monday, Nov. 17, 2003 in the Union General Hospital following an extended illness. The death of Nicholas Traina, who until recently sang with a Berkeley punk-rock group called Link 80, was reported by Howard Rubenstein, the novelist's New York publicist. The photo shows my middle brother Clay at age 2 sitting on our Collie dog Queenie, Jackie petting Quenie and Ricky (me) looking at the camera. Im so sorry for your loss. 6:26 am, Rosa RodriguezFebruary 25, 2011 Let him rest in peace . John E Traina was born on May 4, 1935. I looked up and there was John, dazzlingly handsome. 11:00 am, Yoko YanariMay 19, 2011 Jack was born on January 2, 1935 in the Coney Island section of Brooklyn NY, and remained proud of his Brooklyn heritage. The line was used for an episode of the popular 1970s TV series "The Love Boat" with stars Ursula Andress, John Forsythe and Linda Evans, according to Trevor Traina. It was the most moving and touching book Ive ever read. Thank you for sharing both your sadness and joy. She was Bipolar Manic Depressed Like your son,I did everything I could to help her doctors,medicines putting her in rehab in hospitals and anything I could.Saddly on May 5 2010 I lost my baby she was only 18 years old to an accidental overdose.Now I am trying to go on without her it is not easy. I have always enjoyed Danielle Steel books ,but after reading this article.I respect and admire her! Wikifamouspeople has ranked John Traina as of the popular celebs list. time out to read more as the day goes on. say is that the people who know you and are part of your life are very very We both feel for your loss as we have both lost sons. God bless all of you. 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. life and it is a testimony to you to have held him in such esteem after all these years. And he always looked 20 or 30 years younger than he was, time just didnt touch him, somewhere on his travels, he must have found the fountain of youth!!! He was the last of the originals on Tedmar Court. Sincerely, West Silver Spring, MD JOHN TRAINA OBITUARY John H. Traina (Age 73) Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 14, 2018. And he was the grandfather of Johnny and Delphina Traina, Daisy Traina, and Sebastian and Isabel Seidenberg. We both think that your professional life is astounding and your private life is to be admired. Traina even adopted her son Nicholas she had from Toth. He made everyone feel special, and I felt like a fairy princess, Cinderella, when I was with him. (((((HUGS)))). Here, we see: The other significant person who helped raise me was my mothers mother. John was wearing a Union Officers uniform and looked incredibly dashing. I appreciated his positive spirit just. I also want to thank you for years of enjoyment while reading your books. And aside from the good looks, he exudes vitality and life). You and your family are definitely in my thoughts and prayers. He was the stepfather of Beatrix Lazard Seidenberg. fortunate. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your children. John Traina leaves a huge void in all your lives. We had five more together, Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa, Maxx, and Zara. Box 470427, San Francisco, CA 94147. All of our children were with him, and sadly I was in Paris, but spoke to him the night before, when he still assured me he was fine. He lived it fully and he had fun, and everyone around him had fun too. I am very proud to find that they will be entering the diplomatic corps. Funeral services will be held privately. Frederick (Rick) W. Bradley, lifetime friend. "My children are devastated by John's death. The photo was left with the maid. Continue to trust in the Lord, and he will be with you every step of the way until you meet your beloved family member again. We fell in love with each other very quickly. Hoover in port at Yokohama, when I was stationed at a Naval Air Facility in Oppama, Japan during Korean Service in 1954-1955. He carried himself with a graceful presence on and off the field. John is missed, all my prayers and thoughts for his family. He led a good life. Your blog was beautifully written and is a magnificent testimonial to the father of your children, and also to a man who was also your dear friend. She was 8.5 months pregnant at that time. She is the bestselling living author and one of the best-selling fiction author of all time, with over 800 million copies sold. And for you Danielle may you feel comfort in the good times shared memories and all the treasures that are eternal. This is a carousel. When John moved to the 3022 Washington St. Firehouse, I visited him again with photos. May God bless you in your profound time of grief. In 1965, in a match opposed by her father, Buchanan married John Traina, a shipping magnate and art collector. Mr. Traina. Sincerely,Carol kramer. John Traina passed away at age 79 years old on April 1, 1999, and was buried at Calverton National Cemetery Section 26 Site 718 210 Princeton Boulevard - Rt 25, in Calverton, New York. I am so sorry for your loss. What 78 year old man do you know who looks like that? As the years went on I visited his first home with Danelle Steel on Jackson St. to give then a framed enlargement of the 1934 photo in the tub at Clear Lake. Our first date was lunch on New Years Day. 7:00 pm, Carrie (Rosenfeld) van de VenJanuary 1, 2014 John R Traina Sr of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida was born on July 24, 1919. Jos Ropero, I am so sorry for your loss. They are like family. Her 84 novels have sold 590 million copies till date, translated into 28 different languages, and printed in 47 countries worldwide. He enjoyed a long and respected career in shipping (American President Lines, Grace Lines, Prudential Lines, Delta Lines) and was among the first to start cruises into China. Please accept my sympathy for your loss. He was raised in San Francisco where he attended Town School but owing to his mother's enormous success in writing numerous romance novels, the family also maintained an estate in the south of France. He loved his dogs. article in the In Memory Column of the S.F. Thank you for sharing your life with him to your readers. Thank you for all your sharing with us, your readers. Whitepages person search is the fastest way to find contact information online. 12/27/22, Ring out the Old, bring in The New, Danielle Steel, la vida de un bestseller adicto al trabajo y coleccionista de alta costura People - Todo Noticias, Danielle Steel, la vida de una superventas adicta al trabajo y coleccionista de alta costura Info-spain, Danielle Steel, the life of a bestselling workaholic and haute couture collector Pledge Times, Danielle Steel, la vida de una superventas adicta al trabajo y coleccionista de alta costura | Magia de Amarrao Amorosa. John A. Walker JOHN A. WALKER John Ariel Walker, age 76, passed away November 7, 2022, at home in the arms of his loving wife, Teresa, in Scottsdale, Arizona. You serve as an inspiration to everyone who knows you, and it grieves me that you have to endure yet another loss, one that has an impact not only on you, but upon your family as well. You have funeral questions, we have answers. I was so saddened by the news of his passing. Children he was a good man and father 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. Time gives us strength , courage, and the spirit/ soul a chance to accept and deal with the loss . extravaganzas at the Oakville home, which he gave every two years for a few years. John A. Traina, Jr. I learnedlater the children all wanted the photo in their rooms. Watching John and Pete Traina play midfield for St. Ambrose was an absolute joy and furthermore will be a treasure forever. Twelve years later she had son Nick with Bill Toth. zara alexandra traina. I did not know Mr. Traina personally but knew of him as being one of the last Men of Elegance, a reminder of times long gone. The children numbered nine, but the reason Steel is now agreeing to an interview is that her son Nicholas Traina died a suicide in 1997 at age 19. He was nearly 80, and looked barely sixty (I will enclose his obituary here, and the photo attached is not an old one, it is from only last year. Love you DS. My deepest sympathies to the entire family, 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. Share Your Memories and Sympathies and Join the Bereaved! And off he went to the hospital that morning, after breakfast, and they rushed him into surgery for his heart. I was looking for a list of your books so that I can purchase to read. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. Although he resided primarily in San Francisco, he also had a home in Oakville, where he grew grapes and made red wine, often given as gifts. In a six-month project with The Chronicle's investigative team, she recently revealed the misleading practices of a San Francisco fashion charity that took donations from wealthy philanthropists but donated little to the stated cause of helping the developmentally disabled. You still have beautiful memories to live with after a life with john. Traina's greatest joy was his family. Just as when Nick died, you are all in my thoughts and I pray that you find comfort in all those special memories you have of your former husband, fellow parent and dear friend. "John was so handsome, so charming, so nice. My friend Connie Herbert is also a great fan of yours and when we were talking the other day about one of your books we realised that we didnt know very much about you even though Connie especially has read so many of your books so I thought that I would Google you . He will be remembered for all that he was and stood for. I believe Dr. Seifried, who was a major part of his story, is my cousin Stanley from Orville, Ohio. Beloved father and grandfather, notable society figure, entrepreneur, civic leader and San Francisco. "When I met John, I was an insignificant, boring young woman who only knew guys my own age who jerked me around. 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. I will miss him. Catherine left The Chronicle in 2007 but continues to write features for the paper and a twice-weekly society column. Me? feeling about ithe was asking me out??? I was planning to visit him with Judy again, when I read the shoking news by way of a one day John Traina adopted both children upon marrying Steel, and they went on to have kids Maxx, Trevor, Todd, Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa and Zara . God Bless all of you. Many years ago you quoted a passage from the Bible that has always resonated with me, that God places the solitary in families. Now, more than ever, I know that these words you penned at the beginning of Family Album are particularly appropriate, because it seems that your own family story started in many ways when John entered your life. That was very nice. 12:30 pm, jose roperoMarch 4, 2011 But first let's book a reservation to Stockholm. I very much related to your book about your son Nick. JOHN TRAINA OBITUARY 26 September 1931 - 1 February 2011. ", Matthew Kelly (longtime friend, business partner): "John and I had dinner most Mondays up in the country. Mr. Traina was well-loved for his elan, his conversation and the ease at which he put people in social gatherings. The son of the famous American romance writer Danielle Steel, Nick Traina's last name comes from his adoptive father, John Traina. He enjoyed a long and respected career in shipping (American President Lines, Grace Lines, Prudential Lines, Delta Lines) and was among the first to start cruises into China. He sounds like a man who added a lot to life. Home. Much of who I am revolves around his views of life and obligation to community. My deepest sympathy to you and your family, Danielle. Traina engaged in numerous pursuits, with vineyards in the Napa Valley, was the author of two books (Extraordinary Jewels and The Faberg Case), was a world traveler and famous collector of important objects. The family requests that memorials be contributions to the California Historical Society, 678 Mission Street, San Francisco, 94105, or The Nick Traina Foundation, P.O. He had the largest collection of Faberg cigarette boxes exhibited in museums around the world. http://www.tj.org. Me??? document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); I am so sorry for the loss of yet another person that you loved Danielle. God Bless Dede, Danelle and all his children. Much strength to you and your children in this sad time. The memories will forever live in my heart. I was Mr. John Traina's fitness trainer in 93/ 94. To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one. The first time we skyped he looked great, the second time less so. Growing up on the Court was like having the biggest extended family ever. A lover of the fine arts, Mr. Traina wrote two books, "Extraordinary Jewels" (Doubleday; 1994), about luxury gem houses, jewels and scandals, and "The Faberg Case: From the Private Collection of John Traina" (Harry Abrams; 1998), about his own collection of Faberg cigarette cases. She married John Traina in 1981 for the 4th time, with whom she has 5 children: Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa, Maxx and Zara. Newport News, Newport News City County . Unfortunately, they both could not spend a lifetime together, and both got divorced in 2002. I would love to read that one?? His ways will live on through them. He was the adoptive father of the late Nick Traina. I cant tell you how much I lvoed the book and then I pulled up this link. What a wonderful story or warmth, love, without animosity due to a divorce. As the years went on I used old photos of the Traina family from Dads albums, enlarged and framed, as an excuse to visit John. Traina [], [] buenos amigos de Steele. He is also survived by a sister, Marisa Traina Hahn, three nephews and a niece. My son Nick was desperately sick for our entire marriage, which was a challenge, my career was demanding, Im more of a homebody, John loved going out and having a huge social life, which I didnt always have the energy for with nine kids at home, one of them very ill, and constant deadlines. Danielle Im sorry you have lost the shine in your sun! I really felt his spirit through the book you wrote about your son, and you looked so wonderful together in photos. John must have been a remarkable person and his passing leaves a large emptiness in the world. 9:03 am, Suzie OrrillJuly 9, 2013 Drew Altizer/SFWIRE Show More Show Less 2 of 6 From left Todd Traina, Katie Traina, Dede Wilsey, John Traina, Alexis Swanson, and Trevor Traina, attend . He suffered from heart trouble in recent years and had been diagnosed with leukemia recently. ", 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. [] de Steele. He installed a TV in our van to watch video tapes, so the kids could watch a movie on the way to our house in Napa, which avoided the refrain of Are we there yet?. He was so amazed by them and excited to watch their pursuits in life. In 1953, I was waiting for the Sacramento Street bus on the corner of Sacramento and Buchanan. 500 University Blvd. He began the Pearl Cruises, the first Western cruise line to sail to China. Im glad sincere persons like this still exist. John was a man of a thousand interests, always fascinated by a variety of topics. I thought so highly of Mr. Traina. Gaelle was sooo real! Jos Ropero, Ms Steel sent a comment in Spanish on the death of John but I see quee google translated something wrong my comment, because I do not know English, but if something is not understood or grounds for confusion, sorry, just wanted to give my condolences and say that John was very good father and husband for their qualities. We rode the bus together every day for a year. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? And he called me and invited me out. But to me it was like losing a parent because we lived with her. 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. Sophia Loren with John Traina at Bistro Don Giovanni in July 2004, when Sophias son Carlo Ponti was in Napa to conduct the Russian National Orchestra. So we will have to go on, keep our chins up, remember him with loving smilesand having had him in our lives, he blessed us all. Yoko, Hi Danielle this is quite a story I was curious & thought Id take a look at your different stories actually I was checking to see if you wrote a new story. That has got to be so hard for your children in their 20s to have lost such a special father. John "Johnny" Walker was born. Mr. Traina was born on. My thoughts are with you and may his wonderful soul rest in peace til you see him again one day. What a beautiful love story that you have shared. And John was truly the handsomest man I have ever known, and was until the day he died, and a kind one. Late as usual, I ran across the lawn to the party, not looking where I was going, and crashed into the chest of a man in uniform. Im sure he never remembered me from that day, although I glimpsed him and his lovely wife at the party. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, In the days that follow the shuffling off of our mortal coil, rare is the person whose oral epitaph does not include an aside beginning with the word "but.". And it says a lot about a man to be mourned by many children and two wives. John A. Traina, Jr. (26 September 1931 - 1 February 2011) passed away last Tuesday in San Francisco. I made life-long friends there, and my first husband, Capt. It brought back some fond memories of the days I spent in San Francisco and Napa. Death . 4:34 pm, Judith A. SeifriedMarch 30, 2011 Danielle, I love you and all your books. ", Denise Hale (longtime friend, international jet-setter): "A few years ago, John told me he was thrilled to be spending Thanksgiving with both his former wives and all their children. I just came across this blog of yours and it touched my heart. 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. I became engaged during that time and John was at our wedding. He was nearly 20 years older than I, although he didnt look it, and I thought he was much too glamorous for meI had a kind of Who? His exit was as elegant as he was..he danced on, leaving us with all the happy memories of the wonderful times we shared. I visited his office at 650 California St. S.F.,when his had a beautiful walnut paneled office with American President Lines. He attended local schools and graduated from Stanford University before building a career. Love, Sylvia, After reading the book about your son And so many other of your books I feel like I am a friend of yours. This memorial website was created in memory of John Traina, 87, born on September 26, 1909 and passed away on February 2, 1997. They got divorced in 1978, but their relationship inspired Steele to write Now & Forever and Passions Promise. 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. Love, Lorraine. Condolences to family and friends.May you gain support and prayers to sustain you at this difficult time.Isaiah 57:15, John Traina is a St. Louis soccer icon who will always remain an idol for an entire generation of players. Kathy Hunt Gordon. I said, 'OK. Together, they raised eight children before they, too, divorced after 15 years. Thank you again for all the happiness you have brought to us. Or I want advice and will attempt the same thing. With Wilsey, he was father to Trevor and Todd Traina and grandfather to Daisy, Johnny and Delphina. Don Cowan, thoroughly enjoyed the times he traveled with John, or ran into him and Danielle on Union Street where we lived. I knew John Traina since age 2, Grant Grammar School, Lowell High School and thereafter through the years. And in his final month, he was surrounded by that love as his children accompanied him to every cancer treatment. 26 September 1931 1 February 2011. My deepest sympathy to everyone. Ironically, my first law firm, Low, Ball and Lynch moved there from the Alcoa Bldg. Godbless. Box 470427, San Francisco, 94147. My ex-husband, John Traina, father of eight of my nine children, passed away suddenly on February 1st, and it is a huge shock and grief to all of us, and most especially our children. I don't remember any scene in any place where he wasn't anything but composure and elegance personified," Trevor Traina said.