I appreciated his positive spirit just. The well-heeled man-about-town was a highly regarded figure in San Francisco society, which reeled at the news of his death. Jack was born on January 2, 1935 in the Coney Island section of Brooklyn NY, and remained proud of his Brooklyn heritage. My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your ex-husband and your childrens father. He died peacefully at UCSF Medical Center, said a son, Trevor Traina. His Bright Light is a tragic love story whose principals are a mother and her son. She was 8.5 months pregnant at that time. 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. LorraineFebruary 24, 2011 I did not know Mr. Traina personally but I knew about his style and elegance; his great collections and him being one of the last few remaining Gentlemen of the Old World, sadly disappearing. My deepest sympathy to everyone. I am sorry for Danielle and her children. I just completed reading His Bright Light about your son Nicky. He also possessed a zest for life that was reflected in his homes, two of which included a Thomas Britt re-creation of the old El Morocco nightclub. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. Traina even adopted her son Nicholas she had from Toth. With Sympathy and Admiration for your Writings! Box 470427, San Francisco, CA 94147. 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. John Traina is a well known Spouse. 7:00 pm, Carrie (Rosenfeld) van de VenJanuary 1, 2014 Thanks for all your help prophet mica, you really gave me my life back with my wife.. prophets website; livingspirits.webs.com. After they divorced, she married real estate magnate Al Wilsey. With Wilsey, he was father to Trevor and Todd Traina and grandfather to Daisy, Johnny and Delphina. My deepest sympathies to the entire family, Please accept my sympathies and I know that you and your family still miss him so much! Passed away in San Francisco. 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. I am so sorry for your loss as well as the pain and sorrow the kids must feel. You still have beautiful memories to live with after a life with john. 3:41 pm, nicki mccombieMarch 23, 2011 What a joy for me to read that there are still people like you who are so evolved who can express these wonderful thoughts. 1:40 pm, Victor GentileApril 4, 2013 John Traina is a member of famous Spouse list. My heart goes out to you and yours. He sounds like a man who added a lot to life. Please accept my sympathy for your loss. 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. 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. And he was the grandfather of Johnny and Delphina Traina, Daisy Traina, and Sebastian and Isabel Seidenberg. I believe Dr. Seifried, who was a major part of his story, is my cousin Stanley from Orville, Ohio. The son of the famous American romance writer Danielle Steel, Nick Traina's last name comes from his adoptive father, John Traina. I too had a daughter,Danielle whom I named after my favorite author! What a beautiful love story that you have shared. 11:51 am, Kathy GordonNovember 19, 2018 xxoo, Lo siento seora Steel, admiraba en lo poco que haba ledo sobre el en su libro sobre Nick, su paciencia su cooperacin con usted, el amor hace que todas las cosas sean posibles. Despite varied pursuits and shattered relationships, she is shy, and rarely faces the media. And we know several people who have lived years with leukemia, and have done well. 10:58 pm. I worked for John in the late 70s at Prudential-Grace and Delta Steamship Lines. 6:42 pm, Reshma KellyMay 27, 2013 11:00 am, Yoko YanariMay 19, 2011 Sounds like he was a great husband & father to all. John was a man of a thousand interests, always fascinated by a variety of topics. God bless all of you. Hello Ms. Danielle Steel They had two sons, Todd and Trevor Traina . 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. You and your family are definitely in my thoughts and prayers. Watching John and Pete Traina play midfield for St. Ambrose was an absolute joy and furthermore will be a treasure forever. 8:14 am, jose roperoMarch 4, 2011 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. We were married for 17 years, and have been separated and divorced for 16 years. Juz found out about ds website n been reading abt u wen I suddenly came across dis sad news.Im so spring for ur loss.I loved ol d dedications u wrot abt him Im ur books..Im sori abt nick too. John Traina leaves a huge void in all your lives. From left Todd Traina, Katie Traina, Dede Wilsey, John Traina, Alexis Swanson, and Trevor Traina, attend the San Francisco Opera Gala Friday evening, September 11, 2009. Danielle, I love you and all your books. John is missed, all my prayers and thoughts for his family. I made life-long friends there, and my first husband, Capt. It was the most moving and touching book Ive ever read. What a warm, kind and loving man. What a wonderful person you are danielle . 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. 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. Love you DS. 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. I know you will feel Johns loss for a long, long time. Thank you for sharing both your sadness and joy. It was not intended as an epitaph at the time, of course, but now it has become a posthumous sentiment shared by family and friends: Dede Wilsey: After a blind date where they both lied about their age (she said she was older; he, younger), Wilsey recalled thinking as she wrote Traina's name in her address book, "He's the best-looking man I've ever met. 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. But, what a life he lived! 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. In 1981 he married Steel, becoming father to her children, Beatrix Seidenberg and the late Nick Traina. Jerry Brown. Suzie Orrill. 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. The well-heeled man-about-town was a highly regarded figure. Entradas. Time gives us strength , courage, and the spirit/ soul a chance to accept and deal with the loss . Peace, prayers and blessings. I took a photo of John with his two sons before we went to lunch in Yountville. The family requests that memorials be contributions to the California Historical Society, 678 Mission St., San Francisco, CA 94105, or the Nick Traina Foundation, P.O. I have always enjoyed Danielle Steel books ,but after reading this article.I respect and admire her! And everyone loved everyone. I had my daughter Beatrix, and my son Nick was a baby (whom John adopted once we were married). Im glad sincere persons like this still exist. Danielle Im sorry you have lost the shine in your sun! You and I were expecting a baby in 1983 and we spoke once as you were looking fir a Nanny. 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. He was a remarkably kind, patient, easy going man, had the perfect personality to be the father of so many children. Recently the boys had it detailed. Our first date was lunch on New Years Day. John must have been a remarkable person and his passing leaves a large emptiness in the world. My sympathies are with you and your family. I always admired the fact too that John never flirted with me, nor showed any interest in me (not always the case with married men). But to me it was like losing a parent because we lived with her. http://www.tj.org. One doesnt hear that from ex-wives very often and it was touching to read. To you and your family, my deepest sympathy and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. 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. Hed had some heart problems in recent years, but managed them responsibly, and continued living a great life. Dede Wilsey, born Diane Dow Buchanan, was the great-granddaughter of the founder of Dow Chemical Co. 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. 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). Thank you for sharing your life with him to your readers. His ways will live on through them. Devoted father of Karen Walgamotte . And after 17 years, with great sadness, we parted ways, but we remained very close. 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 . And it was a whirlwind romance. What a beautiful tribute to a lovely man adored by all! I know you have strength to bear everything, but would like to share with you read the booklet WHEN A LOVED ONE DIES Jehovahs Witnesses. 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. There was a fire house, and a crystal bowl, and precious antiques, and John served as someone called a purser, and there was a painting of the month calendar club, and there were weddings, and admirers, and people from school, and some elder people who must have lived to be very wize, and book dedications, and high aspirations for the kids and family. Mr. Traina, born in San Francisco on Sept. 26, 1931, was the son of a homemaker who loved opera and a father who ran a candy business sold to See's Candies just before the 1906 earthquake. Im so sorry for your loss. Danielle Steele, real name Danielle Fernandes Dominique Schuelein-Steel, was born in 1947, and is one of the most successful American authors till date. 4:11 pm, Judith BertinatoNovember 1, 2019 I cant tell you how much I lvoed the book and then I pulled up this link. "I try to find comfort that, with time, you get past what you no longer have and appreciate what you did. Box 470427, San Francisco, 94147. He suffered from heart trouble in recent years and had been diagnosed with leukemia recently. John Traina is a St. Louis soccer icon who will always remain an idol for an entire generation of players. And we believed it too. Genealogy profile for John Traina. But his dedication to his family proved there was no man more diplomatic.". Thank you for all your sharing with us, your readers. In 1965, in a match opposed by her father, Buchanan married John Traina, a shipping magnate and art collector. life and it is a testimony to you to have held him in such esteem after all these years. It was a love fest. She was marrying someone else, John was alone and I was amazed that he invited me out. And he was the grandfather of Johnny and Delphina Traina, Daisy Traina, and Sebastian and Isabel Seidenberg. A memorial service will be held at The Maritime Museum, 900 Beach Street, San Francisco, 94109, on Friday, 11 February, at 2:00pm. I am so sorry for the loss of a very handsome man. ", 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. collector, socialite - dies, Todd Traina (left), Katie Traina and 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. 8:01 pm, Adrian joFebruary 26, 2011 26 September 1931 1 February 2011. 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. He made everyone feel special, and I felt like a fairy princess, Cinderella, when I was with him. We became good friends. Dear Danielle, I worked for the Trains for 13 months when Trevor and Todd were 2 and 3 years old. I wish I could meet you some day because you have so much warmth and all I can I found this quite by accident as I was looking for a place to comment on your book about your son,Nick, who so loved John Traina. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. 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 . Thanks for sharing all this. The photo was left with the maid. Tras su separacin, quedaron y se enamoraron rpidamente, como ella misma ha contado: almorzaron en Ao Nuevo de 1981, l le propuso matrimonio en San Valentn y se casaron en [], [] friends with Steele. I also want to thank you for years of enjoyment while reading your books. zara alexandra traina. 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 []. "John was so handsome, so charming, so nice. My condolences to his entire family. Traina [], [] buenos amigos de Steele. Thinking he was alright, and he certainly looked it, and was very positive, I left on a trip, and we chatted twice on Skype, several times on the phone, and often on email. 2:29 pm, Jennifer NixonAugust 29, 2013 Its powerfully rich and precious like the pictures on the back of my moms books and her dresses. He carried himself with a graceful presence on and off the field. He was kind to me, and to my sons, Carlo and Edoardo. Death . I was born in San Francisco and now live in Florida. fortunate. He was truly blessed to have you as his mother. John was so kind to share his wisdom & guidance with me. Beloved father and grandfather, notable society figure, entrepreneur, civic leader and San Francisco legend, John Traina attended Grant School, Lowell High School, graduated from Stanford University '53, and served in the U.S. Army in the Pacific. 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 My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He was born in 1945 in Norfolk,. There are many black and white photos of John, his sister Marissa, who I understand just suffered a severe stroke, and his parents at Clear Lake as early as 1934 with John, Marissa and I at ages 2, 3 and 1, respectively in a big water tub on the lawn overlooking the Lake. He is also survived by a sister, Marisa Traina Hahn, three nephews and a niece. She has also been involved in a number of mental illness treatment activities. I am a 78 year old friend of John Traina, who has known him since I was born in 1932 at the Presido Wall at 3449 Pacific Ave. between Laurel and Locust, San Francisco. 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. 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. Klaus R.Hilbert von Hagen, Morgan Hill, California. Much love to you and your family. He was movie star handsome when I met him, and until his very last day. May he rest in peace. he will live forever in my fond memories of him. In addition to his extensive cache of Faberg cigarette cases, Traina adored historic vehicles, from his collection of early 20th century wagons lining the tree-canopied drive of his beloved, 24-acre Oakville vineyard, to an antique fire truck often parked in the drive of Traina's last home, an 1893 Pacific Heights firehouse once owned by Gov. My deepest sympathy to you and your family, Danielle. 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. Beloved father and grandfather, notable society figure, entrepreneur, civic leader and San. "He was the man who everyone liked. Traina was the son of Danielle Steel and William George Toth. I drove a Studebaker Avanti that had this glove compartment with a pop-up compact. thank you for sharing the newspaper cliping with me and all ur readers It is never easy to lose a parent whether you are in your 20s or 50s. 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 would love to see you write a story of the wonderful relationship and memories of John and your family. Chre Danielle,je me sens si proche de vous et je partage votre peine davoir perdu John que vous aimez tant,ayant moi aussi perdu mes deux poux,le premier,bi-polaire,sest suicid.Mais je voudrais vous parler de NickSa photo sur le livre ma caus un grand choc,il en manait douceur ,force et fragilit,jai tout lu en une nuit,il ma fait rire,trembler,pleurer et depuis Nicky est dans mon coeur pour toujours.jai prs de soixante-dix et je mne moi aussi un terrible combat contre cette implacable maladie qui a saccag ma vie,ma propre bi-polarit,je le mne seule,hlas!Je vous admire pour cet immense amour que vous lui avez donn,et lamour est plus fort que la mort,un jour nous les retrouverons et nous serons tous ensemble dans la paix.Je prie pour lui et pour vous.Affectueusement,Michle. Last Known Residence . Over the years I saw John when he was a purser on the American President Line U.S.S. time out to read more as the day goes on. I myself just lost my 30 yr old son to brain cancer, but I have his little boy Ian who is 5 who is a miniature of my son. 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. 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. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. One of the things I loved about him was that he wanted more children, and so did I. Dearest Danielle , I would love to meet you one day and that would be a dream come true for me extravaganzas at the Oakville home, which he gave every two years for a few years. I was only 22 when she passed. 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. John A. Traina, Jr. You are truly amazing and so talented. I just read about this. Managed by: Taya T Thurman . One of his best friends, Charlie Crocker, said simply, "He was a dear friend of 60 years' standing who will be much missed.". Box 470427, San Francisco, 94147. And I tend to be a more serious person, and was happy at home with the kids, or working. P.S. Please accept my heartfelt though late condolences. 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. He was extremely elegant, known for his impeccable style and limitless charm, he added glamour and sophistication to the San Francisco social scene for his entire life. Ever! God Bless Dede, Danelle and all his children. Our deepest condolences to the entire Traina Family. I was so saddened by the news of his passing. I became engaged during that time and John was at our wedding. His passing is the end of a life but not a relationship. I really felt his spirit through the book you wrote about your son, and you looked so wonderful together in photos. Wikifamouspeople has ranked John Traina as of the popular celebs list. The thing I loved best about John is he was a straight shooter and good-natured - you have to be, with that many children. And John was truly the handsomest man I have ever known, and was until the day he died, and a kind one. my wife came back,..before then I didnt know where to turn. John Traina. John was elegant, possessed of impeccable manners and a very thoughtful friend. John Traina, in 1985 . I looked up and there was John, dazzlingly handsome. Growing up on the Court was like having the biggest extended family ever. In 2003, Steele opened the Steele Gallery in San Francisco, an art gallery exhibiting sculptures and paintings from emerging artists. Frederick (Rick) W. Bradley, lifetime friend. Chanel hosted a glittering party for more than 300 guests, for the re-opening of its remodeled Union Square boutique, on Nov. 19, 2009. Catherine Bigelow is a freelance reporter-columnist-blogger who specializes in coverage about boldfaced names and A-List affairs. "When I met John, I was an insignificant, boring young woman who only knew guys my own age who jerked me around. Steele publishes several books every year, and works on at least 5 writing projects at a time. after I left in 1969. God Bless all of you. Kathy Hunt Gordon. The perpetually tanned and relaxed-looking gentleman exuded a Cary Grant-like star quality. John "Johnny" Walker was born. From what you shared, it sounds like John was one hell of a good man; may his soul R.I.P. 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. How could that be? Nicholas John Steel Toth, popularly known as Nick Traina, was the biological son of Danielle Steele and William George Toth, but John Traina had adopted him after marrying Steele. I am so sorry to read about 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. Visitation will be on Saturday, May 14, 2016, from 12 pm until 2 pm followed immediately by services at Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway. 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. He had the largest collection of Faberg cigarette boxes exhibited in museums around the world. This year will mark the 25 anniversary oft mothers death. But in spite of that, we remained good friends, and very close because of the children, and probably also just because we liked each other. November 19, 2010 . Catherine left The Chronicle in 2007 but continues to write features for the paper and a twice-weekly society column. John Traina passed away in St. Louis, Missouri. 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). 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. He was full of life and added excitement and glamour wherever he went. We were all just in Zihuatenejo for New Year's. 4:08 pm, Joan Bell DakinSeptember 6, 2012 She had met Danny Zugelder while interviewing a prisoner, whom she married in the prison canteen in 1975. 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. 9:55 pm, Cristiana CruzJanuary 21, 2022 John Traina, philanthropist, vintner and world-renowned Faberg collector, died Tuesday in San Francisco of heart disease.
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