My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your ex-husband and your childrens father. I had my daughter Beatrix, and my son Nick was a baby (whom John adopted once we were married). 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. after I left in 1969. 12:24 am, Angela AngusJanuary 5, 2018 I always enjoyed her dedications to him in her books, and the obvious love they shared. I became engaged during that time and John was at our wedding. Mine in an accident and Connies to cancer. Wow sounded We will remember him forever. As we left, John placed a hotel sticker on the compact, 'Now you'll always remember our lunch.' Eventually, he and his wife became my friends, and invited me to some dinner parties, with my assorted not very exciting boyfriends at the time. May I express my deepest condolences to John's large and wonderful family. I have always enjoyed Danielle Steel books ,but after reading this article.I respect and admire her! He joined Link 80 at age 16 and played with them for three years, touring extensively. He died peacefully at UCSF Medical Center, said a son, Trevor Traina. John Traina sounded like an amazing person. Much love to you and your family. His exit was as elegant as he was..he danced on, leaving us with all the happy memories of the wonderful times we shared. Two of them have even received nominations in the Golden Globe awards. I am totally shocked and saddened to hear the news of Johns passing. 6:26 am, Rosa RodriguezFebruary 25, 2011 John is missed, all my prayers and thoughts for his family. John A. Walker JOHN A. WALKER John Ariel Walker, age 76, passed away November 7, 2022, at home in the arms of his loving wife, Teresa, in Scottsdale, Arizona. I was so saddened by the news of his passing. John E Traina was born on May 4, 1935. I really felt his spirit through the book you wrote about your son, and you looked so wonderful together in photos. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. As of 2018 John Traina is 79 years (age at death) years old. My husband and I moved to southern California and I never saw John again. Shortly thereafter I took my nearly 100 year old Mother, Helen, for a visit in the Napa Valley. John Traina adopted both children upon marrying Steel, and they went on to have kids Maxx, Trevor, Todd, Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa and Zara . John must have been a remarkable person and his passing leaves a large emptiness in the world. Despite varied pursuits and shattered relationships, she is shy, and rarely faces the media. 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. This year will mark the 25 anniversary oft mothers death. He was always smiling, and happily engaged all of us in any of our conversations. May he rest in peace. We rode the bus together every day for a year. A few years later, as I mushed along in my own life, he and his wife separated and divorced. His loss will be felt by all for a long, long time. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joseph John Traina Sr. to show support. I will miss him. Box 470427, San Francisco, 94147. Janet. Danielle Steele, real name Danielle Fernandes Dominique Schuelein-Steel, was born in 1947, and is one of the most successful American authors till date. "John was so handsome, so charming, so nice. Beloved father and grandfather, notable society figure, entrepreneur, civic leader and San. I had no idea John had passed away. We held a private funeral a week ago and a memorial the following week for his many friends. I thought so highly of Mr. Traina. 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. His passing is the end of a life but not a relationship. Sincerely,Carol kramer. Me? feeling about ithe was asking me out??? Unfortunately, they both could not spend a lifetime together, and both got divorced in 2002. I obtained the original copy sans calendar, had it framed and dropped in to visit John with another gift. He was the last of the originals on Tedmar Court. I keep that car in Napa. What an example for us all to follow, on and off the field. Remember that God is a living god and not for the dead because they all live in his memory until the day of resurrection. While Steele tried everything to give proper medical assistance to her son, Traina died of morphine overdose at the age of 19. Yoko, Hi Danielle this is quite a story I was curious & thought Id take a look at your different stories actually I was checking to see if you wrote a new story. The son of the famous American romance writer Danielle Steel, Nick Traina's last name comes from his adoptive father, John Traina. He installed a TV in our van to watch video tapes, so the kids could watch a movie on the way to our house in Napa, which avoided the refrain of Are we there yet?. He carried himself with a graceful presence on and off the field. 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 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. John and his wife looked like movie stars to me, and led a golden, elegant life. John A. Traina, Jr. (26 September 1931 - 1 February 2011) passed away last Tuesday in San Francisco. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. It honestly all sounds like something out of a book. The first time we skyped he looked great, the second time less so. 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. Home. 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. 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. Sincerely, My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your children. John Traina passed away in St. Louis, Missouri. 3:41 pm, nicki mccombieMarch 23, 2011 Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. 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. She said what a mistake she made and we have never looked back. Beloved father and grandfather, notable society figure, entrepreneur, civic leader and San Francisco. And after 17 years, with great sadness, we parted ways, but we remained very close. He sounded good. She began her newspaper career at The San Francisco Chronicle in 1995 as an editorial assistant to the features department's editor and columnists. Traina was married for many years each to Fine Arts Museums' board President Dede Wilsey and best-selling author Danielle Steel. He was 79. 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. 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. Recently the boys had it detailed. The top result for your search is John Peter Traina age 50s living in Saint Louis, MO . 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. 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 stepfather of Beatrix Lazard Seidenberg. I will say many prayers for you. Wonderful. I have always thought of Todd and Trevor as my boys. 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. As happens sometimes in life, dreams fade, reality gets the best of us, things happen, people disappoint each other, or tragedies occur. And he was the grandfather of Johnny and Delphina Traina, Daisy Traina, and Sebastian and Isabel Seidenberg. I learnedlater the children all wanted the photo in their rooms. In the foreword to his book, "The Faberg Case," Steel wrote, "The world needs its John Trainas.". He was a longtime shipping line executive, first running the passenger division of American President Lines, then working for Prudential Cruises and Grace Cruises. 8:14 am, jose roperoMarch 4, 2011 "He was also an artistic person who lived life with great flair and great style. What 78 year old man do you know who looks like that? Suzie Orrill. Traina was the son of Danielle Steel and William George Toth. He was born in 1945 in Norfolk,. 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. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. My deepest condolences to the Traina family. If you would like to make a comment, please fill out the form below. I too had a daughter,Danielle whom I named after my favorite author! 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. 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 . R.I.P John Traina you will be missed by many. Whether riding a tractor in his Napa vineyard, dining with Sophia Loren and members of the Russian National Orchestra, or making college visits with his children, John Traina made his endeavors seem elegant and effortless. His ways will live on through them. Samantha Clarke. It was the most moving and touching book Ive ever read. Children he was a good man and father 500 University Blvd. 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. TRAINA Joseph Traina, safe in the arms of our Lord, on Friday, February 4, 2011. John was a man of a thousand interests, always fascinated by a variety of topics. And we believed it too. We know that John E Traina had been residing in Newport News, Newport News City County, Virginia 23607. In a six-month project with The Chronicle's investigative team, she recently revealed the misleading practices of a San Francisco fashion charity that took donations from wealthy philanthropists but donated little to the stated cause of helping the developmentally disabled. Genealogy for John Traina (c.1919 - d.) family tree on Geni, with over 240 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. She was 8.5 months pregnant at that time. Steele publishes several books every year, and works on at least 5 writing projects at a time. Catherine Bigelow is a freelance reporter-columnist-blogger who specializes in coverage about boldfaced names and A-List affairs. If its too trivial I apologize but I read a few of the comments here and they left images of John that I really found interesting. He sounds so exciting, every day was a new adventure to him. (Juan 5:28,29) I was hoping to hear from you to see if you could email me and let me know how do I survive this. Mr. Traina was well-loved for his elan, his conversation and the ease at which he put people in social gatherings. 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. 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. We didnt have any clue that she was suffering so badly. Your children are very blessed to have you and each other that they can lean on during this time. Traina, John P. Sr. Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Wednesday, April 3, 2019. Much love, He was such a fun man and always, always, put his children first. John Traina is a St. Louis soccer icon who will always remain an idol for an entire generation of players. John and Fran were the sweetest, and more than neighbors. 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. Whitepages person search is the fastest way to find contact information online. We had drinks together a time or twobut always just as good friends. He is also survived by a sister, Marisa Traina Hahn, three nephews and a niece. You are so beautiful and have a wonderful life, children etc. 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. 12:37 pm, Linda MosbyMarch 23, 2011 Cant wait for your book to come out April 5th, Ive asked my other son to buy it for my birthday. Dear Danielle I am 49 years old and have rean all of your books starting when I was a young teen. Thanks for sharing all this. Ever! It brought back some fond memories of the days I spent in San Francisco and Napa. John Traina. He would have hated to be diminished, old and sick. John was elegant, possessed of impeccable manners and a very thoughtful friend. What a wonderful person you danielle few people are so grateful these days no you are so creative having such a husband beside you. I read it through and found this to be truly a love story. I worked in Mr. Trainas house for a short time. 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. May God bless you and yours. He was a remarkably kind, patient, easy going man, had the perfect personality to be the father of so many children. 10:58 pm. 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. But the girls are heartbroken that their father will never walk them down the aisle. [1] Traina died by suicide by overdosing on lithium at the age of 19. Traina's greatest joy was his family. The party, which drew celebrites and fashionistas near and far, was co-hosted by Vanessa Getty and Samantha Traina, and it flowed out the store and into a tent on Maiden Lane. This is a carousel. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. Though we shared different views, our talks made for a lively evening. I made life-long friends there, and my first husband, Capt. I was only 22 when she passed. And we shared 17 wonderful years. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. I am so sorry to hear of your ex-husbands passing. I was Mr. John Traina's fitness trainer in 93/ 94. One of the things I loved about him was that he wanted more children, and so did I. John and I went to Lowell Hight School together. The well-heeled man-about-town was a highly regarded figure in San Francisco society, which reeled at the news of his death. From what you shared, it sounds like John was one hell of a good man; may his soul R.I.P. thank you for sharing the newspaper cliping with me and all ur readers We fell in love with each other very quickly. Ways to honor John Traina's life and legacy. 7:10 am, afaf sherbinyFebruary 1, 2013 I was 23, fresh out of college in Washington State, and working for American President Lines. 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. The other significant person who helped raise me was my mothers mother. My deepest sympathy to everyone. Thoughts and prayers as you mourn the passing of a good man, and then celebrate a life Our deepest condolences to the family. She had met Danny Zugelder while interviewing a prisoner, whom she married in the prison canteen in 1975. It was my pleasure to have this time with him. Death . Thank you for all your sharing with us, your readers. Box 470427, San Francisco, CA 94147. THERESA TRAINA OBITUARY. 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. Danielle Steele has a net worth of $375 million. Love you DS. 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. http://www.tj.org. S que usted tiene fuerza para sobrellevar todo, pero quisiera compartir con usted la lectura del folleto CUANDO MUERE UN SER QUERIDO de los Testigos de Jehov. To you and your family, my deepest sympathy and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. 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. We didnt have a chance to get her the help she needed and a beautiful life was wasted. 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. extravaganzas at the Oakville home, which he gave every two years for a few years. They had two sons, Todd and Trevor Traina . He was the stepfather of Beatrix Lazard Seidenberg. 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. 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. LorraineFebruary 24, 2011 He was so amazed by them and excited to watch their pursuits in life. Yet the words trailing the swift, sad demise of John Traina at age 79 on Feb. 1 are unanimous ones of admiration, loss and love - and not a hint of qualification from friends and family. Dear Danielle 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. Danielle Fernandes Dominique Schuelein-Steel (born August 14, 1947) is an American writer, best known for her romance novels. On a drive to my family's place in Newport during our courtship, we stopped for lunch at a Howard Johnson's. 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. My heart breaks for them, even 2+ years later. John A. Traina, Jr. (26 September 1931 1 February 2011) passed away last Tuesday in San Francisco. 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. You wrote about him so beautifully. Mr. Traina was born on. Early life [ edit] Train was born on the Upper East Side of Manhattan to Helen Coster Gerard and Arthur Train. God Bless all of you. He was kind to me, and to my sons, Carlo and Edoardo. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. He was totally unflappable, nothing ever bothered him, and I can hardly ever remember seeing him angry. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. As the years went on I visited his first home with Danelle Steel on Jackson St. to give then a framed enlargement of the 1934 photo in the tub at Clear Lake. Im sure they will charm the socks off the Austrians in true Traina style. And I tend to be a more serious person, and was happy at home with the kids, or working. I recently read your book and today I was looking for a way to comment on it. Our first date was lunch on New Years Day. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. The pix you included of John is amazing. my wife came back,..before then I didnt know where to turn. Thank you for sharing so intimately with us. What a beautiful tribute to your former husband, but more importantly, a beautiful tribute to a fine human being. 12:30 pm, jose roperoMarch 4, 2011 Really and truly touched by your amazing story, its like a fairytale story itself . 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. 8:01 pm, Adrian joFebruary 26, 2011 8:05 pm, Liann BeckMarch 22, 2011 Thank you for sharing both your sadness and joy. He was a really nice guy, who will be missed by so many. I am so sorry for your loss as well as the pain and sorrow the kids must feel. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! I hope during this time the family has the strength and time needed together For we all know how important support is. article in the In Memory Column of the S.F. He loved classic cars, beautiful antiques, had an incredible wardrobe and was the best dressed man I know. 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. Jack was born on January 2, 1935 in the Coney Island section of Brooklyn NY, and remained proud of his Brooklyn heritage. 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. John "Johnny" Walker was born. He must have been an extra ordinary man and the way you described him ", 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. She became a features reporter in 1999 and was assigned the society column in 2004. Me??? She has also been involved in a number of mental illness treatment activities. Devoted father of Karen Walgamotte . 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 . In 1981 he married Steel, becoming father to her children, Beatrix Seidenberg and the late Nick Traina. Funeral services will be held privately. 8:27 am, KimberlyFebruary 25, 2011 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. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. It is never easy to lose a parent whether you are in your 20s or 50s. And then there was a big reception at my home, with music and laughter and people, which is exactly what John wanted.