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. His passing is the end of a life but not a relationship. His exit was as elegant as he was..he danced on, leaving us with all the happy memories of the wonderful times we shared. The death of my son Nicky was their first big loss. 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. He attended local schools and graduated from Stanford University before building a career. We both feel for your loss as we have both lost sons. That was very nice. "I try to find comfort that, with time, you get past what you no longer have and appreciate what you did. Share Your Memories and Sympathies and Join the Bereaved! He would have hated to be diminished, old and sick. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. He came up with a creation which was sheer genius and before its time of computers, video machines and modern viewing devices. 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. Dear Danielle I am 49 years old and have rean all of your books starting when I was a young teen. We didnt have any clue that she was suffering so badly. What a beautiful tribute to your former husband, but more importantly, a beautiful tribute to a fine human being. 11:00 am, Yoko YanariMay 19, 2011 He had the largest collection of Faberg cigarette boxes exhibited in museums around the world. And I took a photo of John in front of the home/firehouse next to his antique fire engine. You still have beautiful memories to live with after a life with john. 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. Frederick (Rick) W. Bradley, lifetime friend. I am so sorry for your loss. He was so amazed by them and excited to watch their pursuits in life. 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. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Box 470427, San Francisco, CA 94147. They seemed like role models of people who had it all, and I enjoyed their company a great deal. I said, 'OK. 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. They had two sons, Todd and Trevor Traina . The obituary was featured in St. Louis. John Traina, philanthropist, vintner and world-renowned Faberg collector, died Tuesday in San Francisco of heart disease. That was admirable! -Ashley, Please accept my deepest sympathy at your loss. I also want to thank you for years of enjoyment while reading your books. 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. My deepest condolences to the Traina family. 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. A memorial service will be held at The Maritime Museum, 900 Beach Street, San Francisco, 94109, on Friday, 11 February, at 2:00pm. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. zara alexandra traina Actualidad. A handsome, elegant man, impeccably groomed, with a radiant smile. We were all just in Zihuatenejo for New Year's. 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. 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. I believe Dr. Seifried, who was a major part of his story, is my cousin Stanley from Orville, Ohio. John is missed, all my prayers and thoughts for his family. The top result for your search is John Peter Traina age 50s living in Saint Louis, MO . 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. But first let's book a reservation to Stockholm. I am so sorry to hear of your ex-husbands passing. I looked up and there was John, dazzlingly handsome. There is always enough love to go around, but it is rare to find a family who embraces that love with the exes etc. 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. Keeping his memory alive will not only comfort you, but will keep him with you for many years to come. John was wearing a Union Officers uniform and looked incredibly dashing. I am in my mid-40s and lost my mother 10 years ago. John Traina, philanthropist, vintner and world-renowned Faberg collector, died Tuesday in San Francisco of heart disease. What a joy for me to read that there are still people like you who are so evolved who can express these wonderful thoughts. He was married for 16 years to Dede Buchanan, with whom he had two sons. 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. Thank you for writing such a wonderful story. My heart goes out to you and yours. Mr. Traina was hospitalized for heart pains over the weekend and again Monday morning after suffering a heart attack. He was the stepfather of Beatrix Lazard Seidenberg. He is also survived by two. Traina, John P. Sr. Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Wednesday, April 3, 2019. John was so kind to share his wisdom & guidance with me. And after 17 years, with great sadness, we parted ways, but we remained very close. Mansion on Washing St.,which you can see in the Frank Sinatra movie,Pal Joey 1957 (DVD 2005). 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. A cordial and affectionate greeting, Sorry Mrs. Steel, admired the little I had read about in his book on Nick, his patience cooperation with you, love makes all things possible. Over the years you have always demonstrated such grace when it comes to your family, and particularly when you spoke of John. She married John Traina in 1981 for the 4th time, with whom she has 5 children: Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa, Maxx and Zara. I will say many prayers for you. He was the adoptive father of the late Nick Traina. This memorial website was created in memory of John Traina, 87, born on September 26, 1909 and passed away on February 2, 1997. fortunate. extravaganzas at the Oakville home, which he gave every two years for a few years. What an example for us all to follow, on and off the field. And we were married in June. But he was extremely sentimental, too. He made everyone feel special, and I felt like a fairy princess, Cinderella, when I was with him. She is the bestselling living author and one of the best-selling fiction author of all time, with over 800 million copies sold. Love, Lorraine. 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. ", 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. 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. my wife came back,..before then I didnt know where to turn. I just came across this blog of yours and it touched my heart. I worked in Mr. Trainas house for a short time. "When I met John, I was an insignificant, boring young woman who only knew guys my own age who jerked me around. 5:35 pm, Michelle M.February 25, 2011 Ive only known one other woman who still speaks lovingly about her ex-husband who died and it is so remarkable. 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. 27 febrero, 2023 . Catherine Bigelow is a freelance reporter-columnist-blogger who specializes in coverage about boldfaced names and A-List affairs. We were married for 17 years, and have been separated and divorced for 16 years. Danielle Steele has a net worth of $375 million. We will remember him forever. He suffered from heart trouble in recent years and had been diagnosed with leukemia recently. May I express my deepest condolences to John's large and wonderful family. One doesnt hear that from ex-wives very often and it was touching to read. Peace, prayers and blessings. You wrote about him so beautifully. Maritime Museun, Friday February 11. She began her newspaper career at The San Francisco Chronicle in 1995 as an editorial assistant to the features department's editor and columnists. What a wonderful person you are danielle . He thoroughly enjoyed his kids, his friends, his homes, his travels, new adventures, exotic places (where I would have been terrified to go). Mr. Traina. "You'd have to go to Kuwait to find a man with a better entourage of wives and children - they loved him, and he loved them," said Trevor Traina, an Internet entrepreneur who was close to his father. And aside from the good looks, he exudes vitality and life). John was fun to be with, always full of life. He was a great friend - a calm and elegant person. Ever! And for a long time after, I wished I could meet a man like him. He died on November 19, 2010 at 75 years old. But the girls are heartbroken that their father will never walk them down the aisle. 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. Ike a great marriage, what a family, I hope you find happy ness you deserve it! We know that John E Traina had been residing in Newport News, Newport News City County, Virginia 23607. Marie was a native of Tampa, FL, where she met and married her beloved husband of 56 years, the late John L Traina. His present to us was a lovely crystal bowl which I have always treasured. He began the Pearl Cruises, the first Western cruise line to sail to China. Toth was a heroin addict and burglar himself, and his son Nicholas was also a drug addict and suffering from bipolar disorder. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I was looking for a list of your books so that I can purchase to read. He has missed Fran so much. He assured us he would be!! I very much related to your book about your son Nick. Really and truly touched by your amazing story, its like a fairytale story itself . I feel for your children, particularly the one who cried in the hospital. It honestly all sounds like something out of a book. God Bless, he will always be here with you and your family, because he was such a big part of it. 6:07 am, diana podowskiJune 9, 2015 John Traina is a member of famous Spouse list. Beloved father and grandfather, notable society figure, entrepreneur, civic leader and San Francisco. John Traina sounded like an amazing person. Catherine left The Chronicle in 2007 but continues to write features for the paper and a twice-weekly society column. I never felt so lucky in my life. What a beautiful tribute to a lovely man adored by all! 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. Chronicle, Sunday February 6 just 5 days before his Celebration of Life at the S.F. after I left in 1969. And John was truly the handsomest man I have ever known, and was until the day he died, and a kind one. 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). 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. I am sorry for Danielle and her children. Did you ever write a book about your lives together in Napa?? As happens sometimes in life, dreams fade, reality gets the best of us, things happen, people disappoint each other, or tragedies occur. Me??? My sincere, heartfelt condolences to the Traina family.Bill McDermott. He was kind to me, and to my sons, Carlo and Edoardo. When we separated, I refused to have a war because I wanted our family to continue sharing holidays together. It broke my heart to leave them, but I had to move on. John A. Traina, Jr. (26 September 1931 1 February 2011) passed away last Tuesday in San Francisco. 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 John was a man of a thousand interests, always fascinated by a variety of topics. With Wilsey, he was father to Trevor and Todd Traina and grandfather to Daisy, Johnny and Delphina. I am sure your family will find Mr. Trainas mark in many things they do. You are so lucky to have been a big part of his life. She has also been involved in a number of mental illness treatment activities. 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. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Much love to you and your family. John and his wife looked like movie stars to me, and led a golden, elegant life. I am so sorry for your loss as well as the pain and sorrow the kids must feel. 7:10 am, afaf sherbinyFebruary 1, 2013 2:29 pm, Jennifer NixonAugust 29, 2013 Steele frequently travels between San Francisco and Paris, and still uses a typewriter to write her manuscripts. What impressed me was the fact that he continued to share holidays with his children in spite of being divorced. West Silver Spring, MD JOHN TRAINA OBITUARY John H. Traina (Age 73) Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 14, 2018. 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?. Danelle, who would write all night and take her time getting ready the next day called down from up stairs at 10am that she was not dressd and the John would love the picture and would be home later. (((((HUGS)))). While I thought John Traina would live forever, 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. 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. 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. 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. Im sure he never remembered me from that day, although I glimpsed him and his lovely wife at the party. 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. She was 85, a native of Torbert, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? 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. A memorial service will be held at The Maritime Museum, 900 Beach Street, San Francisco, 94109, on Friday, 11 February, at 2:00pm. He wouldnt like to see us crying, or sad. 6:37 am, Shawn DeCosteAugust 6, 2017 MARIE TRAINA OBITUARY. John Angelo Traina, 1932 - 2011 John Angelo Traina 1932 2011 California California John Angelo Traina was born in 1932, at birth place , California, to Giuseppe Angelo Traina . Traina even adopted her son Nicholas she had from Toth. 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. Mr. Traina then wed best-selling author Danielle Steel. Please accept my deepest sympathy. Its amazing how often I think of him. Growing up on the Court was like having the biggest extended family ever. say is that the people who know you and are part of your life are very very It is never easy to lose a parent whether you are in your 20s or 50s. In 1965, in a match opposed by her father, Buchanan married John Traina, a shipping magnate and art collector. Its so hard to lose a child, I know what you went through losing your son. The pix you included of John is amazing. Danielle, I love you and all your books. 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. 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.

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