John A. Traina, Jr. (26 September 1931 - 1 February 2011) passed away last Tuesday in San Francisco. And we shared 17 wonderful years. Ike a great marriage, what a family, I hope you find happy ness you deserve it! She married Claude-Eric Lazard in 1965, and divorced him in 1974 after several years of separation. He is also survived by two ex-wives Diane "Dede" Buchanan Wilsey, and Danielle Steel. He began the Pearl Cruises, the first Western cruise line to sail to China. Death: Immediate Family: Son of Thomas Traina and Carmella Husband of Private and Private Father of Private Brother of Private; Private and Private . Beloved father and grandfather, notable society figure, entrepreneur, civic leader and San Francisco. He was so amazed by them and excited to watch their pursuits in life. Much of who I am revolves around his views of life and obligation to community. thank you for sharing the newspaper cliping with me and all ur readers They seemed like role models of people who had it all, and I enjoyed their company a great deal. Danielle, He was the stepfather of Beatrix Lazard Seidenberg. We became good friends. It was the kindest offer, and I've regretted my immaturity in declining the offer ever since. ", 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 find 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. 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. We both feel for your loss as we have both lost sons. [4] A year after parting from Traina in 1980, she married the dairy product mogul [7] and real estate developer [8] Al Wilsey, [9] [10] who had recently divorced his third wife, a friend of . He would have hated to be diminished, old and sick. Steele frequently travels between San Francisco and Paris, and still uses a typewriter to write her manuscripts. Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss It was my pleasure to have this time with him. 12:37 pm, Linda MosbyMarch 23, 2011 I took a photo of John with his two sons before we went to lunch in Yountville. John and his wife looked like movie stars to me, and led a golden, elegant life. Recently the boys had it detailed. I am sorry for the loss of a very special person in your life and children. I cant tell you how much I lvoed the book and then I pulled up this link. John was elegant, possessed of impeccable manners and a very thoughtful friend. 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. 1 of 6 John Traina at Lake Tahoe in 2010. Traina, John P. Sr. Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Wednesday, April 3, 2019. "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 everyone loved everyone. John was all about celebrating life. Thoughts and prayers as you mourn the passing of a good man, and then celebrate a life Our deepest condolences to the family. "He was also an artistic person who lived life with great flair and great style. Keeping his memory alive will not only comfort you, but will keep him with you for many years to come. 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. He was such a fun man and always, always, put his children first. He made everyone feel special, and I felt like a fairy princess, Cinderella, when I was with him. Mr. Traina will be missed, but what great memories of him from the time I was a boy to this day. Thinking he was alright, and he certainly looked it, and was very positive, I left on a trip, and we chatted twice on Skype, several times on the phone, and often on email. John Traina is a St. Louis soccer icon who will always remain an idol for an entire generation of players. Genealogy profile for John Traina. Shortly thereafter I took my nearly 100 year old Mother, Helen, for a visit in the Napa Valley. You still have beautiful memories to live with after a life with john. His exit was as elegant as he was..he danced on, leaving us with all the happy memories of the wonderful times we shared. My heart goes out to you and yours. Much love, born in Vienna Austria a city that I truly love. John Traina sounded like an amazing person. He carried himself with a graceful presence on and off the field. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. 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. 4:11 pm, Judith BertinatoNovember 1, 2019 My thoughts are with you and may his wonderful soul rest in peace til you see him again one day. What impressed me was the fact that he continued to share holidays with his children in spite of being divorced. May he rest in peace John Traina passed away in St. Louis, Missouri. He loved classic cars, beautiful antiques, had an incredible wardrobe and was the best dressed man I know. This is a carousel. Funeral services will be held privately. I pick up the phone to call but no one answers. Still to this day something will happen that I want to share and I will think Ill call Mom. Toth was a heroin addict and burglar himself, and his son Nicholas was also a drug addict and suffering from bipolar disorder. 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. Dear Danielle I am 49 years old and have rean all of your books starting when I was a young teen. Im sure he never remembered me from that day, although I glimpsed him and his lovely wife at the party. We both think that your professional life is astounding and your private life is to be admired. Hed had some heart problems in recent years, but managed them responsibly, and continued living a great life. Gaelle was sooo real! 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. I am so sorry to hear of your ex-husbands passing. Her first husband was steamship executive John Traina, whom she met in her hometown of. As we left, John placed a hotel sticker on the compact, 'Now you'll always remember our lunch.' 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. 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. 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. I knew John Traina since age 2, Grant Grammar School, Lowell High School and thereafter through the years. He was movie star handsome when I met him, and until his very last day. 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. Wow sounded 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. I also want to thank you for years of enjoyment while reading your books. Wishing Peace for You and Your Family. Your blog was beautifully written and is a magnificent testimonial to the father of your children, and also to a man who was also your dear friend. like my Dads. 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. 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. His present to us was a lovely crystal bowl which I have always treasured. My deepest condolences to the Traina family. He sounds like a man who added a lot to life. A handsome, elegant man, impeccably groomed, with a radiant smile. Godbless. . I am a very very big fan of yours and have been reading and collecting each book when it comes out. Peace, prayers and blessings. Maritime Museun, Friday February 11. He was married for 16 years to Dede Buchanan, with whom he had two sons. I took many photos, all of which are in my photo albums just like Dad. He was like Prince Charming and he remained our Prince Charming. The death of my son Nicky was their first big loss. And it says a lot about a man to be mourned by many children and two wives. Mr. Traina was born on. I said, 'OK. Sincerely, I contacted prophet mica i saw reviews about online and from a friend, we worked together for a couple days and the last day she came home after work with a bottle of wine and said she wanted to talk. sorry to here of your ex-husbands passing i have just read your book about nick touch my heart and soul brought the book thinking it was one of your romances been signed off from work depresion didnt think i could read the book the pain you have been through broke my heart looked at the photos in the book before i readed it my thought was did he died on my birthday which is 9/20 you dont say the date but i have since found out was the 9/20/1997 i feel a real conection to the story you told please reply nicki. 8:18 am, jose roperoMarch 4, 2011 The pix you included of John is amazing. 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!!! 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. What a wonderful person you danielle few people are so grateful these days no you are so creative having such a husband beside you. And we believed it too. 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. What a wonderful person you are danielle . Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Ever! His loss will be felt by all for a long, long time. Dear Danielle, I just came across this sad announcement and although I never met John, I could not help myself from sending you and your family my deepest sympathy. 6:26 am, Rosa RodriguezFebruary 25, 2011 I learned alot from him. The world, and surely our world, will be a sadder place without him. Catherine Bigelow is a freelance reporter-columnist-blogger who specializes in coverage about boldfaced names and A-List affairs. 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. makes me feel that I know him too. We were married for 17 years, and have been separated and divorced for 16 years. PS I just read The Award and cried my eyes out! I just read about this. Jos Ropero, I am so sorry for your loss. Passed away in San Francisco. 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. But the girls are heartbroken that their father will never walk them down the aisle. I visited his office at 650 California St. S.F.,when his had a beautiful walnut paneled office with American President Lines. Box 470427, San Francisco, 94147. I am very proud to find that they will be entering the diplomatic corps. 12:30 pm, jose roperoMarch 4, 2011 What a beautiful tribute to a lovely man adored by all! Dearest Danielle , 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. Dear Danielle, I worked for the Trains for 13 months when Trevor and Todd were 2 and 3 years old. And I tend to be a more serious person, and was happy at home with the kids, or working. 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. She is dedicated to giving protection to her kids, and keeping them away from tabloids. Jack was born on January 2, 1935 in the Coney Island section of Brooklyn NY, and remained proud of his Brooklyn heritage. R.I.P John Traina you will be missed by many. It was the most moving and touching book Ive ever read. 10:58 pm. God Bless, he will always be here with you and your family, because he was such a big part of it. Its amazing how often I think of him. I am so sorry for his familywhat a terrible loss. 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. 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. A memorial service will be held at The Maritime Museum, 900 Beach Street, San Francisco, 94109, on Friday, 11 February, at 2:00pm. Dear Mrs. Steel I just read your kind and heartwarming life of your late husband JOHN TRAINA OBITUARY 26 September 1931 - 1 February 2011. I dont read or respond to emails much anymore because my computer went belly up, but I hope you will extend my best wishes to all. A memorial service will be held at The Maritime Museum, 900 Beach Street, San Francisco, 94109, on Friday, 11 February, at 2:00pm. I did not know Mr. Traina personally but I knew about his style and elegance; his great collections and him being one of the last few remaining Gentlemen of the Old World, sadly disappearing. With love, Marie was a native of Tampa, FL, where she met and married her beloved husband of 56 years, the late John L Traina. He left quickly and elegantly, leaving our entire family to mourn him, bereft to have lost such a lovely man. 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. Together, they raised eight children before they, too, divorced after 15 years. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. One doesnt forget a good friend though. Mr. Traina. Catherine left The Chronicle in 2007 but continues to write features for the paper and a twice-weekly society column. Even this couple divorced in 1998, and she married Thomas Perkins for the 5th time. 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. 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But to me it was like losing a parent because we lived with her. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. Our first date was lunch on New Years Day. Please accept my heartfelt though late condolences. We didnt have any clue that she was suffering so badly. You wrote about him so beautifully. Janet. Despite varied pursuits and shattered relationships, she is shy, and rarely faces the media. You are so lucky to have been a big part of his life. Samantha Clarke. Dede Wilsey, born Diane Dow Buchanan, was the great-granddaughter of the founder of Dow Chemical Co. 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. Thanks for all your help prophet mica, you really gave me my life back with my wife.. prophets website; livingspirits.webs.com. I recently read your book and today I was looking for a way to comment on it. 1:40 pm, Victor GentileApril 4, 2013 Dear Danielle I am sorry for Danielle and her children. He is also survived by a sister, Marisa Traina Hahn, three nephews and a niece. May he rest in peace. John Traina, philanthropist, vintner and world-renowned Faberg collector, died Tuesday in San Francisco of heart disease. John R Traina Sr of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida was born on July 24, 1919. I don't remember any scene in any place where he wasn't anything but composure and elegance personified," Trevor Traina said. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. At such a small age, he had already become an established singer, and was the lead singer for Link 80 and punk. 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. I never felt so lucky in my life. The son of the famous American romance writer Danielle Steel, Nick Traina's last name comes from his adoptive father, John Traina. And for a long time after, I wished I could meet a man like him. Your children are very blessed to have you and each other that they can lean on during this time. From what you shared, it sounds like John was one hell of a good man; may his soul R.I.P. We will remember him forever. Managed by: Taya T Thurman . John Traina, in 1985 . [2] Career [ edit] Traina started his first band, Shanker, at age 13 with Max Leavitt. 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 believe Dr. Seifried, who was a major part of his story, is my cousin Stanley from Orville, Ohio. Twelve years later she had son Nick with Bill Toth. The obituary was featured in St. Louis. John Traina adopted both children upon marrying Steel, and they went on to have kids Maxx, Trevor, Todd, Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa and Zara . Traina was married for many years each to Fine Arts Museums' board President Dede Wilsey and best-selling author Danielle Steel. West Silver Spring, MD JOHN TRAINA OBITUARY John H. Traina (Age 73) Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 14, 2018. I had the pleasure of working with John when I lived in Vancouver as his agent for both the Delta Steamship and Pearl Cruises lines. He was nearly 20 years older than I, although he didnt look it, and I thought he was much too glamorous for meI had a kind of Who? 7:00 pm, Carrie (Rosenfeld) van de VenJanuary 1, 2014 Traina [], [] buenos amigos de Steele. 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. John Traina wasnt a sad person, he was a happy man. Many years ago you quoted a passage from the Bible that has always resonated with me, that God places the solitary in families. Now, more than ever, I know that these words you penned at the beginning of Family Album are particularly appropriate, because it seems that your own family story started in many ways when John entered your life. I just love the story of his life and the life he shared with DS and his entire family. 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. 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. He was totally unflappable, nothing ever bothered him, and I can hardly ever remember seeing him angry. Mary & Family:). I am sure your family will find Mr. Trainas mark in many things they do. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. We fell in love with each other very quickly. 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. Early life [ edit] Train was born on the Upper East Side of Manhattan to Helen Coster Gerard and Arthur Train. That has got to be so hard for your children in their 20s to have lost such a special father. 27 febrero, 2023 . I am so sorry to read about your loss. 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. I drove a Studebaker Avanti that had this glove compartment with a pop-up compact. 8:20 am, Mary KeayMarch 8, 2011 He was the stepfather of Beatrix Lazard Seidenberg. My deepest sympathies to the entire family, Sounds like he was a great husband & father to all. 6:42 pm, Reshma KellyMay 27, 2013 Wonderful. I would love to see you write a story of the wonderful relationship and memories of John and your family. Funeral Home Services for John are being provided by Kutis Funeral Home, Inc, Affton Chapel. 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. John Traina - S.F. 11:51 am, Kathy GordonNovember 19, 2018 What a warm. You have funeral questions, we have answers. 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. He was a founding editor of The Paris Review . May God bless you and yours. And even then, he looked handsome and debonair and tolerated it well. 9:03 am, Suzie OrrillJuly 9, 2013 Thanks for sharing all this. My sympathies are with you and your family. He was full of life and added excitement and glamour wherever he went. Theresa "Dot" Ringo Traina died on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. As of 2021, she has written 190 books, including over 140 novels.. Based in California for most of her career, Steel has produced several . John and I went to Lowell Hight School together. The well-heeled man-about-town was a highly regarded figure. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. Another shows John, then Jackie on the porch in 1938. Klaus R.Hilbert von Hagen, Morgan Hill, California. Suzie Orrill. Much to everyones horror, he didnt survive the operation, and at 5 oclock that afternoon, he died. In 1953, I was waiting for the Sacramento Street bus on the corner of Sacramento and Buchanan. She became a features reporter in 1999 and was assigned the society column in 2004. He sounded good. One doesnt hear that from ex-wives very often and it was touching to read. When we separated, I refused to have a war because I wanted our family to continue sharing holidays together. Ways to honor John Traina's life and legacy. Genealogy for John Traina (c.1919 - d.) family tree on Geni, with over 240 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. 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. We were all just in Zihuatenejo for New Year's. He carried himself with a graceful presence on and off the field. What an extraordinary man he was, and how lucky we were to know and love him. We would leave for the weekends with 9 kids, a mountain of suitcases, three young women to help us, 8 dogs, a pet pig (who was supposed never to grow bigger than 30 pounds and weighed 200 and was a most uncharming pet named Coco!!! My deepest sympathy to you and your family, Danielle. I was hoping to hear from you to see if you could email me and let me know how do I survive this. As of 2018 John Traina is 79 years (age at death) years old. It is never easy to lose a parent whether you are in your 20s or 50s. John was so kind to share his wisdom & guidance with me. He will be remembered for all that he was and stood for. Steele publishes several books every year, and works on at least 5 writing projects at a time. 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. Here, we see: 6:37 am, Shawn DeCosteAugust 6, 2017 Kathy Hunt Gordon. May God bless you in your profound time of grief. Danielle Fernandes Dominique Schuelein-Steel (born August 14, 1947) is an American writer, best known for her romance novels. TRAINA Joseph Traina, safe in the arms of our Lord, on Friday, February 4, 2011. Over the years you have always demonstrated such grace when it comes to your family, and particularly when you spoke of John.
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