Don Cowan, thoroughly enjoyed the times he traveled with John, or ran into him and Danielle on Union Street where we lived. God Bless, he will always be here with you and your family, because he was such a big part of it. 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. On one occasion my ex-sister in law, a well known watercolor artist in Belvedere, Diana Bradley, had used Johns Victorian home on Californa St. and Franklin for one of her famous annual calendars, where each month you would get another beautiful painting along with the dates of the month. It is never easy to lose a parent whether you are in your 20s or 50s. Mr. Traina then wed best-selling author Danielle Steel. She began her newspaper career at The San Francisco Chronicle in 1995 as an editorial assistant to the features department's editor and columnists. It was the most moving and touching book Ive ever read. We lost the head of our family last year. God bless all of you. For those who knew Mr. Traina, his death came as a blow. He made everyone feel special, and I felt like a fairy princess, Cinderella, when I was with him. So sorry to hear about your father's death. 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. The photo was left with the maid. A memorial service will be held at The Maritime Museum, 900 Beach Street, San Francisco, 94109, on Friday, 11 February, at 2:00pm. The tests came back on December 15th, he had acute leukemia, but even then, he was cheerful and optimistic, which was so characteristic of him. Mr. Traina was hospitalized for heart pains over the weekend and again Monday morning after suffering a heart attack. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Another shows John, then Jackie on the porch in 1938. 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 joined Link 80 at age 16 and played with them for three years, touring extensively. We will remember him forever. He had moved back into my house during chemo, so he would be more comfortable and could be near to our children. Chronicle, Sunday February 6 just 5 days before his Celebration of Life at the S.F. They are like family. 7:00 pm, Carrie (Rosenfeld) van de VenJanuary 1, 2014 And it says a lot about a man to be mourned by many children and two wives. Sincerely,Carol kramer. I am so sorry for the loss of a very handsome man. What an extraordinary man he was, and how lucky we were to know and love him. Godbless. 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. Beloved father and grandfather, notable society figure, entrepreneur, civic leader and San. Interested in everything, engaged in many endeavors, beloved by all, Traina had a passion for exotic travel, lived in Washington, D.C. in the 1960s, and loved his homes in San Francisco and the Napa Valley. I feel really devastated for you and your children and I hope you find the strength to make it through this very difficult time. But first let's book a reservation to Stockholm. Share Your Memories and Sympathies and Join the Bereaved! She married Claude-Eric Lazard in 1965, and divorced him in 1974 after several years of separation. Our family suffered a devastating loss when my neice took her life at 34. 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.". John was Married, with a capital M, and seemed to be a great husband. He is also survived by two ex-wives Diane "Dede" Buchanan Wilsey, and Danielle Steel. Mary & Family:). She has also been involved in a number of mental illness treatment activities. I thought so highly of Mr. Traina. 1 of 6 John Traina at Lake Tahoe in 2010. He loved classic cars, beautiful antiques, had an incredible wardrobe and was the best dressed man I know. 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. To lose a parent was the hardest thing I have ever had to endure. 8:51 am, Debbie BanahanMarch 22, 2017 I believe Dr. Seifried, who was a major part of his story, is my cousin Stanley from Orville, Ohio. Danielle Steel: In spite of their almost 20-year age difference, Steel was dazzled by Traina. Danielle Steele has a net worth of $375 million. Here, we see: Her first husband was steamship executive John Traina, whom she met in her hometown of. He assured us he would be!! I was only 22 when she passed. ", Matthew Kelly (longtime friend, business partner): "John and I had dinner most Mondays up in the country. 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. He had only praise for you and John as parents, and I was very glad to hear it. I can imagine the big loss because i lost a dear husband too .but such gratitude is rarely seen nowadays specially after a divorce and continuing to be friends ..both of you are great people. On a drive to my family's place in Newport during our courtship, we stopped for lunch at a Howard Johnson's. Im glad sincere persons like this still exist. I am totally shocked and saddened to hear the news of Johns passing. Thank you for writing such a wonderful story. John gathered around him the most interesting people, who all shared his joy for life and his devotion to family and friends. We all loved him deeply. 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. Though it feels like a part of you is missing and like there is a hole in your heart now, time does heal. I always enjoyed her dedications to him in her books, and the obvious love they shared. John was a man of a thousand interests, always fascinated by a variety of topics. Although you were no longer married, it is remarkable how you both remained close friends and beloved parents to all your children. John Traina - S.F. May I express my deepest condolences to John's large and wonderful family. Hello Ms. Danielle Steel Danielle Steele, real name Danielle Fernandes Dominique Schuelein-Steel, was born in 1947, and is one of the most successful American authors till date. "He was also an artistic person who lived life with great flair and great style. She is the bestselling living author and one of the best-selling fiction author of all time, with over 800 million copies sold. She was marrying someone else, John was alone and I was amazed that he invited me out. John "Johnny" Walker was born. 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. Thoughts and prayers as you mourn the passing of a good man, and then celebrate a life Our deepest condolences to the family. Please accept my sympathies and I know that you and your family still miss him so much! And after 17 years, with great sadness, we parted ways, but we remained very close. He is also survived by a sister, Marisa Traina Hahn, three nephews and a niece. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. Ever! He suffered from heart trouble in recent years and had been diagnosed with leukemia recently. I worked in Mr. Trainas house for a short time. The top result for your search is John Peter Traina age 50s living in Saint Louis, MO . ". He sounds so exciting, every day was a new adventure to him. Though we shared different views, our talks made for a lively evening. We filled our house with love and light, music and laughter, and a lot of kids!!! He also supported various other international fine arts causes, including Venetian Heritage, which seeks to preserve artistic, cultural and intellectual exchange between the United States and Italy. Please accept my deepest sympathy. He died peacefully at UCSF Medical Center, said a son, Trevor Traina. I am a very very big fan of yours and have been reading and collecting each book when it comes out. I am sure your family will find Mr. Trainas mark in many things they do. What a beautiful tribute to a lovely man adored by all! My sincere, heartfelt condolences to the Traina family.Bill McDermott. 7:43 pm, John TrainaAugust 2, 2013 I also want to thank you for years of enjoyment while reading your books. He attended local schools and graduated from Stanford University before building a career. My condolences to his entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Over the years you have always demonstrated such grace when it comes to your family, and particularly when you spoke of John. 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 . John was truly a one of a kind man and will be sorely missed. Hoover in port at Yokohama, when I was stationed at a Naval Air Facility in Oppama, Japan during Korean Service in 1954-1955. I came upon this link by accident about your husband, John Traina. PS I just read The Award and cried my eyes out! Mr. Traina. article in the In Memory Column of the S.F. His loss will be felt by all for a long, long time. Steele publishes several books every year, and works on at least 5 writing projects at a time. Whitepages person search is the fastest way to find contact information online. 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. My heart breaks for them, even 2+ years later. Joseph John Traina Sr. Obituary It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joseph John Traina Sr. of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, who passed away on June 27, 2022, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. She started her writing career at the age of 19, and now she has been the author of a number of non-fiction books, childrens books and poetry, in addition to novels. 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). We didnt have any clue that she was suffering so badly. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. While Steele tried everything to give proper medical assistance to her son, Traina died of morphine overdose at the age of 19. Beloved husband of 44 years to the late Luisa Deliteris Traina. thank you for sharing the newspaper cliping with me and all ur readers I never felt so lucky in my life. Wow sounded A fourth-generation Northern Californian, Miss Bigelow first divined her love of San Francisco by reading the dispatches of such classic Chronicle columnists as Pat Steger, Stanton Delaplane, Charles McCabe and Herb Caen. John had two adorable very young sons, Trevor and Todd, who were friends of my daughters and I knew well. 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. This memorial website was created in memory of John Traina, 87, born on September 26, 1909 and passed away on February 2, 1997. She worked as the paper's society columnist from 2000 to 2004, when she wrote about the lifestyles of the rich but not necessarily famous. life and it is a testimony to you to have held him in such esteem after all these years. 21 books written by her have also provided inspiration for television adaptations. Keeping his memory alive will not only comfort you, but will keep him with you for many years to come. 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 []. "He was the man who everyone liked. They had two sons, Todd and Trevor Traina . With love, Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. You are so beautiful and have a wonderful life, children etc. She is counted among the best selling authors alive on this earth, and among the top 5 best selling authors of all time. John Traina, in 1985 . I was Mr. John Traina's fitness trainer in 93/ 94. His ways will live on through them. I took many photos, all of which are in my photo albums just like Dad. He was 79. Catherine left The Chronicle in 2007 but continues to write features for the paper and a twice-weekly society column. -Ashley, Please accept my deepest sympathy at your loss. Even after our divorce, my house was always open to him; we spent wonderful times together with the kids. I keep that car in Napa. I am so sorry to hear of your ex-husbands passing. John A. Traina, Jr. (26 September 1931 - 1 February 2011) passed away last Tuesday in San Francisco. Much strength to you and your children in this sad time. I visited his office at 650 California St. S.F.,when his had a beautiful walnut paneled office with American President Lines. 9:03 am, Suzie OrrillJuly 9, 2013 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. Growing up on the Court was like having the biggest extended family ever. 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. The morning that he died, he had breakfast with some of the children, and dressed carefully for a visit to the hospital to make sure that he was alright. 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 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. What 78 year old man do you know who looks like that? John A. Traina, Jr. My heart goes out to you for the endless effort you put forth on his behalf. The world, and surely our world, will be a sadder place without him. He is survived by three sons, Trevor, Todd and Maxx, and four daughters, Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa, and Zara, and was the father of the late Nick Traina. With Wilsey, he was father to Trevor and Todd Traina and grandfather to Daisy, Johnny and Delphina. While I thought John Traina would live forever, http://www.tj.org. 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. I have always thought of Todd and Trevor as my boys. She had met Danny Zugelder while interviewing a prisoner, whom she married in the prison canteen in 1975. Mr. Traina was well-loved for his elan, his conversation and the ease at which he put people in social gatherings. Ironically, my first law firm, Low, Ball and Lynch moved there from the Alcoa Bldg. Ways to honor John Traina's life and legacy. Still later my love of my life, Judy OConnor and I were invited to his Fourth of July picnic 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. "John was so handsome, so charming, so nice. She became a features reporter in 1999 and was assigned the society column in 2004. 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. And he was the grandfather of Johnny and Delphina Traina, Daisy Traina, and Sebastian and Isabel Seidenberg. He is survived by three sons, Trevor, Todd and Maxx, and four daughters, Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa, and Zara, and was the father of the late Nick Traina. I appreciated his positive spirit just. 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. Box 470427, San Francisco, 94147. Toth was a heroin addict and burglar himself, and his son Nicholas was also a drug addict and suffering from bipolar disorder. That was admirable! I have always been a fan of your novels and contacting someone of your renown is something I have never done before. Login or Sign-up to show all important data, death records and obituaries absolutely for free! In 1981 he married Steel, becoming father to her children, Beatrix Seidenberg and the late Nick Traina. 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 was such a fun man and always, always, put his children first. My heart goes out to you and yours. 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. You are so lucky to have been a big part of his life. He was the stepfather of Beatrix Lazard Seidenberg. And everyone loved everyone. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. God Bless Dede, Danelle and all his children. 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. Steele frequently travels between San Francisco and Paris, and still uses a typewriter to write her manuscripts. Funeral services will be held privately. 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. Box 470427, San Francisco, CA 94147. It was my pleasure to have this time with him. Now that he is home with his Lord and his dear wife, his broken heart is healed and there is no pain and there are no tears.God bless you Mr. Traina. Suzie Orrill. http://www.tj.org. Unfortunately, they both could not spend a lifetime together, and both got divorced in 2002. He had the largest collection of Faberg cigarette boxes exhibited in museums around the world. Danielle Im sorry you have lost the shine in your sun! 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. 12:37 pm, Linda MosbyMarch 23, 2011 Or I want advice and will attempt the same thing. makes me feel that I know him too. Its powerfully rich and precious like the pictures on the back of my moms books and her dresses. Sincerely, He thoroughly enjoyed his kids, his friends, his homes, his travels, new adventures, exotic places (where I would have been terrified to go). Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. The thing I loved best about John is he was a straight shooter and good-natured - you have to be, with that many children. Mine in an accident and Connies to cancer. And I tend to be a more serious person, and was happy at home with the kids, or working. He was a really nice guy, who will be missed by so many. 4:11 pm, Judith BertinatoNovember 1, 2019 Giuseppe was born on June 24 1893, in Santa Marina Salina, Messina, Sicilia, Italy. He was a truly lovely person, in many many ways. 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. 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. We held a private funeral a week ago and a memorial the following week for his many friends. my wife came back,..before then I didnt know where to turn. Much love to you and your family. He was one of the finest and our prayers are with you all.Jim & Christine Bahlinger. 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. 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 wish I could meet you some day because you have so much warmth and all I can 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. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. "My children are devastated by John's death. Over the years I saw John when he was a purser on the American President Line U.S.S. 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. I can only imagine what a depth-charge this is to your family and children. I am in my mid-40s and lost my mother 10 years ago. And our Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays were legendary among people who knew us, because in an effort not to pull the kids in different directions, not only did John spend the holidays with us, but so did his first wife, her new husband before he died, and her mother, who is like a grandmother to my children, and a cherished member of our family, she is 93 now and going strong. The other significant person who helped raise me was my mothers mother. Thank you for sharing both your sadness and joy. As of 2021, she has written 190 books, including over 140 novels.. Based in California for most of her career, Steel has produced several . What a wonderful story or warmth, love, without animosity due to a divorce. Jack Traina, of Ridgewood, New Jersey, passed away Tuesday August 7, 2018. First i would like to convey my condolences to you and the family if I have learned anything from this is that things happen for a reason and there is no running away from it whether its good or bad what it is youve always inspired me to be myself and do what is right from all the books that i have read of yours but the most moving book of them all is about your son Nick and the life which he had with you and your husband if there is anything i would want to be in life it would have to be a life of writing and what my inner thought bring and make them come to life.. 10:58 pm. Death . Did you ever write a book about your lives together in Napa?? I drove a Studebaker Avanti that had this glove compartment with a pop-up compact. Jack was born on January 2, 1935 in the Coney Island section of Brooklyn NY, and remained proud of his Brooklyn heritage. You are truly amazing and so talented. May he rest in peace. The obituary was featured in St. Louis. Thanks for sharing all this. It sounds like he led a wonderfully fulfilling And we were married in June. We were all just in Zihuatenejo for New Year's. 26 September 1931 1 February 2011. THERESA TRAINA OBITUARY. Much of who I am revolves around his views of life and obligation to community. The first time we skyped he looked great, the second time less so. Anyway, I was in San Francisco in Oct. 2013 on business and decided to look him up . John Robert & Elizabeth Lauricella. I will say many prayers for you. Its so hard to lose a child, I know what you went through losing your son. He would have hated to be diminished, old and sick. time out to read more as the day goes on. Catherine Bigelow is a freelance reporter-columnist-blogger who specializes in coverage about boldfaced names and A-List affairs. it impossible to put one of your books down for too long without taking a little Devoted father of Karen Walgamotte . I was looking for a list of your books so that I can purchase to read. I met up with Todd in Hollywood after he was grown, and we went shopping and had a hilarious time together. I have always enjoyed Danielle Steel books ,but after reading this article.I respect and admire her! 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. 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 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. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. The son of the famous American romance writer Danielle Steel, Nick Traina's last name comes from his adoptive father, John Traina. He was the stepfather of Beatrix Lazard Seidenberg. 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. Theresa "Dot" Ringo Traina died on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. 9:55 pm, Cristiana CruzJanuary 21, 2022 And aside from the good looks, he exudes vitality and life). I know you will feel Johns loss for a long, long time. Interested in everything, engaged in many endeavors, beloved by all, Traina had a passion for exotic travel, lived in Washington, D.C. in the 1960's, and loved his homes in San Francisco and the Napa Valley.
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