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. fortunate. The top result for your search is John Peter Traina age 50s living in Saint Louis, MO . John always seemed larger than life to me and was a boss who gave me much good business advice that has stood me well throughout the years. 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. Our deepest condolences to the entire Traina Family. And we know several people who have lived years with leukemia, and have done well. 12:37 pm, Linda MosbyMarch 23, 2011 He was the last of the originals on Tedmar Court. Un abrazo afectuoso con toda castidad. Over the years you have always demonstrated such grace when it comes to your family, and particularly when you spoke of John. John was all about living life, without regrets, without tears, without fears. And for you Danielle may you feel comfort in the good times shared memories and all the treasures that are eternal. Hoover in port at Yokohama, when I was stationed at a Naval Air Facility in Oppama, Japan during Korean Service in 1954-1955. The pix you included of John is amazing. W&P Porter bowl review: A container that makes office HOKA dropped a brand new version of their most popular shoe, Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). As of 2018 John Traina is 79 years (age at death) years old. 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. My deepest sympathies to the entire family, 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. I hope during this time the family has the strength and time needed together For we all know how important support is. He sounds like a man who added a lot to life. Samantha Clarke. Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Feb. 4 to Feb. 6, 2011. John did everything decisively and quickly, just as he proposed to me 6 weeks after we started dating-6 weeks after the diagnosis, he was gone. 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. My sympathies are with you and your family. 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. John and I went to Lowell Hight School together. This memorial website was created in memory of John Traina, 87, born on September 26, 1909 and passed away on February 2, 1997. I became engaged during that time and John was at our wedding. I just read about this. So sorry to hear about your father's death. Mr. Traina then wed best-selling author Danielle Steel. John Traina sounded like an amazing person. Watching John and Pete Traina play midfield for St. Ambrose was an absolute joy and furthermore will be a treasure forever. RIP Mr. John Traina. Funeral services will be held privately. 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. 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. 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. 8:01 pm, Adrian joFebruary 26, 2011 Catherine Bigelow is a freelance reporter-columnist-blogger who specializes in coverage about boldfaced names and A-List affairs. ". He thoroughly enjoyed his kids, his friends, his homes, his travels, new adventures, exotic places (where I would have been terrified to go). He sounded good. thank you for sharing the newspaper cliping with me and all ur readers I met up with Todd in Hollywood after he was grown, and we went shopping and had a hilarious time together. 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. ), musical instruments, the kids friends, a dozen backpacks full of homework, and John never batted an eye, or complained about the noise or chaos. 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. 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. I worked for John in the late 70s at Prudential-Grace and Delta Steamship Lines. He had the largest collection of Faberg cigarette boxes exhibited in museums around the world. I looked up and there was John, dazzlingly handsome. He was 79. Im sure he never remembered me from that day, although I glimpsed him and his lovely wife at the party. Beloved husband of 44 years to the late Luisa Deliteris Traina. 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. But the pain is always a part of who we are to become. I pick up the phone to call but no one answers. Me? feeling about ithe was asking me out??? Her first husband was steamship executive John Traina, whom she met in her hometown of. Mary & Family:). And it was a whirlwind romance. His ways will live on through them. Thank you for sharing all that. 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. The memories will forever live in my heart. Funeral Home Services for John are being provided by Kutis Funeral Home, Inc, Affton Chapel. I am so very sorry to hear the death of John I know it will be a loss fir u and your. 7:43 pm, John TrainaAugust 2, 2013 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. I met John at a Gone with the Wind costume party given by friends at their country home. We were at different points in our lives, he in the final stretch, the fun part, he retired early and had more time to play than I did. "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. We had five more together, Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa, Maxx, and Zara. John sounded as wonderful as the perfect men in some of your novels Its so nice that you were able to share a life and build a family with such an endearing man. . 11:00 am, Yoko YanariMay 19, 2011 A few years later, as I mushed along in my own life, he and his wife separated and divorced. 8:20 am, Mary KeayMarch 8, 2011 There are many black and white photos of John, his sister Marissa, who I understand just suffered a severe stroke, and his parents at Clear Lake as early as 1934 with John, Marissa and I at ages 2, 3 and 1, respectively in a big water tub on the lawn overlooking the Lake. We were not invited to the big reception at the Danelle Steel home that was once Adolph and Alma Sprekels 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. John was wearing a Union Officers uniform and looked incredibly dashing. 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. Thanks for sharing all this. With love, R.I.P John Traina you will be missed by many. And everyone loved everyone. When John moved to the 3022 Washington St. Firehouse, I visited him again with photos. 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. In addition to his extensive cache of Faberg cigarette cases, Traina adored historic vehicles, from his collection of early 20th century wagons lining the tree-canopied drive of his beloved, 24-acre Oakville vineyard, to an antique fire truck often parked in the drive of Traina's last home, an 1893 Pacific Heights firehouse once owned by Gov. Peace, prayers and blessings. Remember that God is a living god and not for the dead because they all live in his memory until the day of resurrection. For those who knew Mr. Traina, his death came as a blow. Traina even adopted her son Nicholas she had from Toth. He loved classic cars, beautiful antiques, had an incredible wardrobe and was the best dressed man I know. Whitepages person search is the fastest way to find contact information online. 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. Please accept my sympathy for your loss. His present to us was a lovely crystal bowl which I have always treasured. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. He died peacefully at UCSF Medical Center, said a son, Trevor Traina. You still have beautiful memories to live with after a life with john. Mr. Traina. May God bless you in your profound time of grief. My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your ex-husband and your childrens father. it impossible to put one of your books down for too long without taking a little We found 15 records for John Traina in MO, NY and 8 other states. One of his best friends, Charlie Crocker, said simply, "He was a dear friend of 60 years' standing who will be much missed.". He had only praise for you and John as parents, and I was very glad to hear it. Last Known Residence . 12:30 pm, jose roperoMarch 4, 2011 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. I really felt his spirit through the book you wrote about your son, and you looked so wonderful together in photos. Love, Sylvia, After reading the book about your son And so many other of your books I feel like I am a friend of yours. A big hug with all chastity We shared Christmas with him, afterwards he went to Mexico with friends, and in mid January, he was to have chemo, to deal with the leukemia. Danielle Fernandes Dominique Schuelein-Steel (born August 14, 1947) is an American writer, best known for her romance novels. A lover of the fine arts, Mr. Traina wrote two books, "Extraordinary Jewels" (Doubleday; 1994), about luxury gem houses, jewels and scandals, and "The Faberg Case: From the Private Collection of John Traina" (Harry Abrams; 1998), about his own collection of Faberg cigarette cases. 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. Passed away in San Francisco. He was always smiling, and happily engaged all of us in any of our conversations. Because when I tell the committee your plans, they're going to award you the Nobel Prize for Peace.' Anyway, I was in San Francisco in Oct. 2013 on business and decided to look him up . Cant wait for your book to come out April 5th, Ive asked my other son to buy it for my birthday. Jos Ropero, I am so sorry for your loss. John Traina passed away in St. Louis, Missouri. John Traina wasnt a sad person, he was a happy man. I am sorry for your loss With heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Ironically, my first law firm, Low, Ball and Lynch moved there from the Alcoa Bldg. Chanel hosted a glittering party for more than 300 guests, for the re-opening of its remodeled Union Square boutique, on Nov. 19, 2009. He left quickly and elegantly, leaving our entire family to mourn him, bereft to have lost such a lovely man. Hed had some heart problems in recent years, but managed them responsibly, and continued living a great life. 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. 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. John was Married, with a capital M, and seemed to be a great husband. They got divorced in 1978, but their relationship inspired Steele to write Now & Forever and Passions Promise. That was admirable! Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. the inside shots are from elsewhere. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. PS I just read The Award and cried my eyes out! I have one of his books, as a memento of a wonderful and surely not to be forgotten human being. Klaus R.Hilbert von Hagen, Morgan Hill, California. We didnt have any clue that she was suffering so badly. I came upon this link by accident about your husband, John Traina. 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 born in San Francisco and now live in Florida. And I reminded them, 'Don't let anyone touch John's Howard Johnson's sticker.' You wrote about him so beautifully. John sounded like a wonderful person. JOHN TRAINA OBITUARY 26 September 1931 - 1 February 2011. When he saw one of our daughters crying at the hospital recently, he allowed her 6 seconds to cry and then she had to stop. My heart breaks for them, even 2+ years later. John and Fran were the sweetest, and more than neighbors. What impressed me was the fact that he continued to share holidays with his children in spite of being divorced. 3:41 pm, nicki mccombieMarch 23, 2011 And even then, he looked handsome and debonair and tolerated it well. 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. And it says a lot about a man to be mourned by many children and two wives. 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. From what you shared, it sounds like John was one hell of a good man; may his soul R.I.P. And he was the grandfather of Johnny and Delphina Traina, Daisy Traina, and Sebastian and Isabel Seidenberg. 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 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. Mr. Traina was born on. We both think that your professional life is astounding and your private life is to be admired. I thought so highly of Mr. Traina. He was truly blessed to have you as his mother. Danielle Steel: In spite of their almost 20-year age difference, Steel was dazzled by Traina. What a beautiful tribute to a lovely man adored by all! 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. 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. After they divorced, she married real estate magnate Al Wilsey. [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 . In 1981 he married Steel, becoming father to her children, Beatrix Seidenberg and the late Nick Traina. Your novels are the BEST!! 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. article in the In Memory Column of the S.F. He suffered from heart trouble in recent years and had been diagnosed with leukemia recently. I am so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss 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. John Pell Coster Train (May 25, 1928 - August 13, 2022) was an American investment advisor and writer. 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. Mine in an accident and Connies to cancer. He sounds so exciting, every day was a new adventure to him. (John 5:28,29) 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. 9:55 pm, Cristiana CruzJanuary 21, 2022 As we left, John placed a hotel sticker on the compact, 'Now you'll always remember our lunch.' 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. Its amazing that all the years past and the pain is as real as it ever was. She was 8.5 months pregnant at that time. Box 470427, San Francisco, 94147. 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 immediately struck up a conversation and we quickly discovered we shared a lot of interests including a love of the shipping industry. 7:10 am, afaf sherbinyFebruary 1, 2013 The photo was left with the maid. He has missed Fran so much. 10:58 pm. He would have hated to be diminished, old and sick. We all loved him deeply. I am sorry for Danielle and her children. John E Traina was born on May 4, 1935. To you and your family, my deepest sympathy and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. I am sorry for the loss of a very special person in your life and children. Dearest Danielle , She is counted among the best selling authors alive on this earth, and among the top 5 best selling authors of all time. he will live forever in my fond memories of him. Genealogy for John Traina (c.1919 - d.) family tree on Geni, with over 240 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. She married Claude-Eric Lazard in 1965, and divorced him in 1974 after several years of separation. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your children during this difficult time. She is dedicated to giving protection to her kids, and keeping them away from tabloids. My sincere, heartfelt condolences to the Traina family.Bill McDermott. 6:07 am, diana podowskiJune 9, 2015 Frederick (Rick) W. Bradley, lifetime friend. Jack was born on January 2, 1935 in the Coney Island section of Brooklyn NY, and remained proud of his Brooklyn heritage. You certainly have a way with words and you described him with such detail. Since then, she has worked for the Sunday Style and Datebook sections, covering gala night openings and writing trend pieces. Danielle Steele, real name Danielle Fernandes Dominique Schuelein-Steel, was born in 1947, and is one of the most successful American authors till date. Entradas. 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. He was like Prince Charming and he remained our Prince Charming. 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. She married William George Toth on the very next day of her divorce with Zugelder, but they did not get along well, and divorced in 1981. I had my daughter Beatrix, and my son Nick was a baby (whom John adopted once we were married). 6:37 am, Shawn DeCosteAugust 6, 2017 You should get solace from the fact you always spoke so warmly about him in your blogs. THERESA TRAINA OBITUARY. 8:14 am, jose roperoMarch 4, 2011 Keeping his memory alive will not only comfort you, but will keep him with you for many years to come. 6:26 am, Rosa RodriguezFebruary 25, 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. "John was so handsome, so charming, so nice. I keep that car in Napa. 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). If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. Gaelle was sooo real! The first time we skyped he looked great, the second time less so. You and I were expecting a baby in 1983 and we spoke once as you were looking fir a Nanny. God Bless Dede, Danelle and all his children. 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 married to each for 17 years. And we believed it too. John was truly a one of a kind man and will be sorely missed. 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!!! We will remember him forever. He was 79. 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. He is also survived by a sister, Marisa Traina Hahn, three nephews and a niece. A funeral service is pending. She covered it well and it was only after her death that it became apparent that she was bipolar. You and your family are definitely in my thoughts and prayers. They had two sons, Todd and Trevor Traina . She married John Traina in 1981 for the 4th time, with whom she has 5 children: Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa, Maxx and Zara. my wife came back,..before then I didnt know where to turn. 7:00 pm, Carrie (Rosenfeld) van de VenJanuary 1, 2014 4:11 pm, Judith BertinatoNovember 1, 2019 JOSEPH TRAINA OBITUARY. (((((HUGS)))). 6:07 pm, Elena CaputoOctober 23, 2021 I just found out about John Trainas passing, living in Arizona now. Its powerfully rich and precious like the pictures on the back of my moms books and her dresses. God Bless all of you. My deepest sympathy to everyone. It brought back some fond memories of the days I spent in San Francisco and Napa. I was only 22 when she passed. 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. 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. Godbless. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? 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 am so sorry to hear of your ex-husbands passing. He attended local schools and graduated from Stanford University before building a career. Im so sorry for your loss. God Bless you and keep you in his loving arms. At such a small age, he had already become an established singer, and was the lead singer for Link 80 and punk. 4:06 am, Tara EvansApril 11, 2011 I just love the story of his life and the life he shared with DS and his entire family. That has got to be so hard for your children in their 20s to have lost such a special father. John "Johnny" Walker was born. I would love to see you write a story of the wonderful relationship and memories of John and your family. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Passed away in San Francisco. 1:00 am, Samantha ClarkeApril 28, 2015 My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. . Catherine left The Chronicle in 2007 but continues to write features for the paper and a twice-weekly society column.
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