I became engaged during that time and John was at our wedding. 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. Ever! I would love to see you write a story of the wonderful relationship and memories of John and your family. Debbie Banahan Thanks for all your help prophet mica, you really gave me my life back with my wife.. prophets website; livingspirits.webs.com. Over the years I saw John when he was a purser on the American President Line U.S.S. Catherine Bigelow is a freelance reporter-columnist-blogger who specializes in coverage about boldfaced names and A-List affairs. One doesnt hear that from ex-wives very often and it was touching to read. I never felt so lucky in my life. Box 470427, San Francisco, CA 94147. You should get solace from the fact you always spoke so warmly about him in your blogs. The death of my son Nicky was their first big loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family, Danielle. I am sorry for the loss of a very special person in your life and children. Kind, elegant, unforgettable, Our sincerest condolences to the entire Traina family. 8:18 am, jose roperoMarch 4, 2011 Be well. Wishing Peace for You and Your Family. I am so sorry for his familywhat a terrible loss. My wife of 16 years wanted to leave me. 26 September 1931 1 February 2011. This memorial website was created in memory of John Traina, 87, born on September 26, 1909 and passed away on February 2, 1997. John A. Traina, Jr. (Sept. 26, 1931, to Feb. 1, 2011) passed away last Tuesday in San Francisco. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. I met John at a Gone with the Wind costume party given by friends at their country home. But the pain is always a part of who we are to become. He has missed Fran so much. Ironically, my first law firm, Low, Ball and Lynch moved there from the Alcoa Bldg. It was a love fest. Your novels are the BEST!! [1] Traina died by suicide by overdosing on lithium at the age of 19. 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. We found 15 records for John Traina in MO, NY and 8 other states. "John was so handsome, so charming, so nice. 6:42 pm, Reshma KellyMay 27, 2013 John was so kind to share his wisdom & guidance with me. Un abrazo afectuoso con toda castidad. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. 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. I looked up and there was John, dazzlingly handsome. I was born in San Francisco and now live in Florida. He joined Link 80 at age 16 and played with them for three years, touring extensively. 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. Cant wait for your book to come out April 5th, Ive asked my other son to buy it for my birthday. Passed away in San Francisco. 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. And he was the grandfather of Johnny and Delphina Traina, Daisy Traina, and Sebastian and Isabel Seidenberg. She is the bestselling living author and one of the best-selling fiction author of all time, with over 800 million copies sold. And after 17 years, with great sadness, we parted ways, but we remained very close. Holidays bring up a lot of memories. Danielle, I love you and all your books. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. 8:14 am, jose roperoMarch 4, 2011 How could that be? Early life [ edit] Train was born on the Upper East Side of Manhattan to Helen Coster Gerard and Arthur Train. As of 2021, she has written 190 books, including over 140 novels.. Based in California for most of her career, Steel has produced several . He used drugs, but what wasn't immediately. 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. The well-heeled man-about-town was a highly regarded figure. Im sure they will charm the socks off the Austrians in true Traina style. He was married to each for 17 years. It broke my heart to leave them, but I had to move on. I worked in Mr. Trainas house for a short time. He sounds like a man who added a lot to life. I cant tell you how much I lvoed the book and then I pulled up this link. 1:00 am, Samantha ClarkeApril 28, 2015 It is never easy to lose a parent whether you are in your 20s or 50s. The first time we skyped he looked great, the second time less so. You are so lucky to have been a big part of his life. He was such a fun man and always, always, put his children first. John Robert & Elizabeth Lauricella. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. He was married for 16 years to Dede Buchanan, with whom he had two sons. 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. I too had a daughter,Danielle whom I named after my favorite author! Catherine left The Chronicle in 2007 but continues to write features for the paper and a twice-weekly society column. Updated: June 21, 2016 . Danielle Steele has a net worth of $375 million. At such a small age, he had already become an established singer, and was the lead singer for Link 80 and punk. John and Fran were the sweetest, and more than neighbors. http://www.tj.org. 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. ", Sophia Loren (longtime friend): "I have many wonderful memories of times spent with John, especially in Napa Valley, where he was a warm, gracious host. I just came across this blog of yours and it touched my heart. 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. She has also been involved in a number of mental illness treatment activities. He was often listed as one of the city's best-dressed men and was a popular dinner companion at private parties and on gala nights, always congenial, wearing a smile and proffering witty anecdotes to amuse people. Age 93, born in Labadieville, LA, residing in New Orleans, LA until 1960, Arabi, LA for 45 years, and Azalea Estates Slidell since early 2006. 10:14 am, Jan FisherMarch 15, 2011 And I tend to be a more serious person, and was happy at home with the kids, or working. 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. It brought back some fond memories of the days I spent in San Francisco and Napa. 11:51 am, Kathy GordonNovember 19, 2018 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. We were all just in Zihuatenejo for New Year's. 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. Steele frequently travels between San Francisco and Paris, and still uses a typewriter to write her manuscripts. From what you shared, it sounds like John was one hell of a good man; may his soul R.I.P. "When I met John, I was an insignificant, boring young woman who only knew guys my own age who jerked me around. Thank you for sharing all that. We were married for 17 years, and have been separated and divorced for 16 years. Me? feeling about ithe was asking me out??? John E Traina was born on May 4, 1935. Thank you for sharing your life with him to your readers. 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. Jerry Brown. If you would like to make a comment, please fill out the form below. I am so sorry for the loss of a very handsome man. I was only 22 when she passed. 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. 4:06 am, Tara EvansApril 11, 2011 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. She was marrying someone else, John was alone and I was amazed that he invited me out. 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. 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. 4:11 pm, Judith BertinatoNovember 1, 2019 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 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 was the man who everyone liked. My deepest condolences to the Traina family. Peace, prayers and blessings. 9:55 pm, Cristiana CruzJanuary 21, 2022 And it was a whirlwind romance. 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. I believe Dr. Seifried, who was a major part of his story, is my cousin Stanley from Orville, Ohio. Sounds like he was a great husband & father to all. John A. Traina, Jr. (26 September 1931 1 February 2011) passed away last Tuesday in San Francisco. Unfortunately, they both could not spend a lifetime together, and both got divorced in 2002. He was married to each for 17 years. On the lifestyle front, her duties also including writing about cannabis culture for The Chronicle and its cannabis website, www.GreenState.com website. He was the adoptive father of the late Nick Traina. 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. And it says a lot about a man to be mourned by many children and two wives. I am so glad you got to experience a great love in your life. Children he was a good man and father Giuseppe was born on June 24 1893, in Santa Marina Salina, Messina, Sicilia, Italy. I am sorry for your loss of a loved one. 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. Growing up on the Court was like having the biggest extended family ever. They got divorced in 1978, but their relationship inspired Steele to write Now & Forever and Passions Promise. What a beautiful tribute to a lovely man adored by all! He was 79. born in Vienna Austria a city that I truly love. 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 []. RIP Mr. John Traina. John was most gracious and showed her around the property before sitting on his porch looking down the valley through his vineyards, sipping a glass of his Traina Cabernet. 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. John Traina, philanthropist, vintner and world-renowned Faberg collector, died Tuesday in San Francisco of heart disease. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Danielle Steel, Samantha Traina, John Traina, Horoscope for Friday, 3/03/23 by Christopher Renstrom, No seriously, dont drive up to Tahoe this weekend, Wife of Jeffrey Vandergrift issues somber update, Snowboarder dies at Tahoe ski resort following historic blizzard, Scream publicity stunt floods Bay Area dispatch with 911 calls, The Warriors broke Russell Westbrook, just like old times, Rain reenters Bay Area forecast: Have an umbrella near you, Mochi muffin bakery closes SF cafe after just 4 months, The best fried chicken is at a San Francisco strip club, Oakland ransomware attackers leak 'confidential' data, Horoscope for Saturday, 3/04/23 by Christopher Renstrom. I very much related to your book about your son Nick. May God give you and your children the courage and you always remember John in the same happy way and cherish the happy moments you all spent together. We will remember him forever. We had five more together, Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa, Maxx, and Zara. And he was the grandfather of Johnny and Delphina Traina, Daisy Traina, and Sebastian and Isabel Seidenberg. I visited his office at 650 California St. S.F.,when his had a beautiful walnut paneled office with American President Lines. He is also survived by two ex-wives Diane Dede Buchanan Wilsey, and Danielle Steel. Traina, John P. Sr. Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Wednesday, April 3, 2019. He carried himself with a graceful presence on and off the field. Together, they raised eight children before they, too, divorced after 15 years. I am glad I was able to reunite with Todd if only for a couple of hours. John "Johnny" Walker was born. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. John was all about celebrating life. Looking back at those times, I now realize that the fun we had there, the marvelous parties the company gave for their employees, the opportunites to grow and advance had a lot to do with Mr. LorraineFebruary 24, 2011 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 obtained the original copy sans calendar, had it framed and dropped in to visit John with another gift. Having only recently been informed of John Trainas passing via a chance reading of Stanford Magazine that published alumni news I must say I was quite shocked. He thoroughly enjoyed his kids, his friends, his homes, his travels, new adventures, exotic places (where I would have been terrified to go). Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. 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 movie star handsome when I met him, and until his very last day. Remaining friends after so many years. Sincerely, Really and truly touched by your amazing story, its like a fairytale story itself . He must have been an extra ordinary man and the way you described him P.S. 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. One of his best friends, Charlie Crocker, said simply, "He was a dear friend of 60 years' standing who will be much missed.". She married Claude-Eric Lazard in 1965, and divorced him in 1974 after several years of separation. I always enjoyed her dedications to him in her books, and the obvious love they shared. Much love, I was shocked to hear of Johns death, and thank you for writing this eloquent memoir. His ways will live on through them. I can only imagine what a depth-charge this is to your family and children. Our family suffered a devastating loss when my neice took her life at 34. My deepest sympathy to everyone. We had drinks together a time or twobut always just as good friends. Me??? Standing on that same corner was a young man, incredibly handsome, with a great smile. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. He sounds so exciting, every day was a new adventure to him. makes me feel that I know him too. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I am sorry for your loss With heartfelt condolences to you and your family. We rode the bus together every day for a year. I do pray that God will continue to keep you all in his care during this time. Keeping his memory alive will not only comfort you, but will keep him with you for many years to come. After they divorced, she married real estate magnate Al Wilsey. My sincere, heartfelt condolences to the Traina family.Bill McDermott. He was born in 1945 in Norfolk,. Jack was born on January 2, 1935 in the Coney Island section of Brooklyn NY, and remained proud of his Brooklyn heritage. The destruction Steel referred to was the end of her 14-year marriage (her fourth) to socialite John Traina, father of five of Steel's children (she also had one child each by her first and. Since then, she has worked for the Sunday Style and Datebook sections, covering gala night openings and writing trend pieces. Another shows John, then Jackie on the porch in 1938. John sounded like a wonderful person. Anyway, I was in San Francisco in Oct. 2013 on business and decided to look him up . I am so sorry to read about your loss. I really felt his spirit through the book you wrote about your son, and you looked so wonderful together in photos. Funeral services will be held privately. I read it through and found this to be truly a love story. 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. zara alexandra traina. 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.". 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. He sounded good. 8:05 pm, Liann BeckMarch 22, 2011 Kathy Hunt Gordon. 8:20 am, Mary KeayMarch 8, 2011 Thank you for writing such a wonderful story. the inside shots are from elsewhere. We filled our house with love and light, music and laughter, and a lot of kids!!! 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. it impossible to put one of your books down for too long without taking a little What a joy for me to read that there are still people like you who are so evolved who can express these wonderful thoughts. John was born on September 26, 1931 in United States.. John is one of the famous and trending celeb who is popular for being a Spouse. I am so sorry to hear of your ex-husbands passing. Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss Please accept my sympathies and I know that you and your family still miss him so much! 7:10 am, afaf sherbinyFebruary 1, 2013 He was full of life and added excitement and glamour wherever he went. Whitepages person search is the fastest way to find contact information online. Mr. Traina was hospitalized for heart pains over the weekend and again Monday morning after suffering a heart attack. 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. JOHN TRAINA OBITUARY 26 September 1931 - 1 February 2011. It sounds like he led a wonderfully fulfilling I keep that car in Napa. They are like family. Box 470427, San Francisco, 94147. Our lunches on the veranda of his beautiful home reminded me of Italy. TRAINA Joseph Traina, safe in the arms of our Lord, on Friday, February 4, 2011. Chronicle, Sunday February 6 just 5 days before his Celebration of Life at the S.F. He wouldnt like to see us crying, or sad. Nathaniel Lachenmeyer, in The Outsider, describes losing his father first to schizophrenia and then to death, and Laura Furman, in Ordinary Paradise, portrays the experiences of a woman whose mother dies from cancer when she is a young teenager. 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. 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 I reminded them, 'Don't let anyone touch John's Howard Johnson's sticker.' life and it is a testimony to you to have held him in such esteem after all these years. Mary & Family:). 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. To plant trees in memory, please visit the, In loving memory of our cousin from the La Volpe family, I was Mr. John Traina's fitness trainer in 93/ 94. 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. [2] Career [ edit] Traina started his first band, Shanker, at age 13 with Max Leavitt. God Bless Dede, Danelle and all his children. 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.