And we know several people who have lived years with leukemia, and have done well. I am so sorry for the loss of a very handsome man. He is also survived by two. And for a long time after, I wished I could meet a man like him. I have always enjoyed Danielle Steel books ,but after reading this article.I respect and admire her! 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. He used drugs, but what wasn't immediately. 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. I am so sorry to hear about your husbands passing away, who was such a wonderful and delightful human being to you and your children. Im so sorry for your loss. Early life [ edit] Train was born on the Upper East Side of Manhattan to Helen Coster Gerard and Arthur Train. But he was extremely sentimental, too. 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. Im sure he never remembered me from that day, although I glimpsed him and his lovely wife at the party. The photo was left with the maid. He was born in 1945 in Norfolk,. Klaus R.Hilbert von Hagen, Morgan Hill, California. The thing I loved best about John is he was a straight shooter and good-natured - you have to be, with that many children. You are so lucky to have been a big part of his life. They had two sons, Todd and Trevor Traina . 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. At such a small age, he had already become an established singer, and was the lead singer for Link 80 and punk. It honestly all sounds like something out of a book. Beloved husband of 44 years to the late Luisa Deliteris Traina. 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. Hello Ms. Danielle Steel I know you will feel Johns loss for a long, long time. My husband and I moved to southern California and I never saw John again. 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. He was kind to me, and to my sons, Carlo and Edoardo. I am sorry for your loss With heartfelt condolences to you and your family. 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. A memorial service will be held at The Maritime Museum, 900 Beach Street, San Francisco, 94109, on Friday, 11 February, at 2:00pm. 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. [] de Steele. 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 To you and your family, my deepest sympathy and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. He was 79. And he was the grandfather of Johnny and Delphina Traina, Daisy Traina, and Sebastian and Isabel Seidenberg. 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. With Wilsey, he was father to Trevor and Todd Traina and grandfather to Daisy, Johnny and Delphina. Interested in everything, engaged in many endeavors, beloved by all, Traina had a passion for exotic travel, lived in Washington, D.C. in the 1960s, and loved his homes in San Francisco and the Napa Valley. Catherine left The Chronicle in 2007 but continues to write features for the paper and a twice-weekly society column. Her 84 novels have sold 590 million copies till date, translated into 28 different languages, and printed in 47 countries worldwide. While I thought John Traina would live forever, Steele publishes several books every year, and works on at least 5 writing projects at a time. You are so beautiful and have a wonderful life, children etc. Managed by: Taya T Thurman . Recently the boys had it detailed. But in spite of that, we remained good friends, and very close because of the children, and probably also just because we liked each other. John gathered around him the most interesting people, who all shared his joy for life and his devotion to family and friends. Be well. Death . Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. 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. We lost the head of our family last year. life and it is a testimony to you to have held him in such esteem after all these years. The obituary was featured in St. Louis. 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 . And I tend to be a more serious person, and was happy at home with the kids, or working. 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. 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. Passed away in San Francisco. I am so sorry for his familywhat a terrible loss. Passed away in San Francisco. Tras su separacin, quedaron y se enamoraron rpidamente, como ella misma ha contado: almorzaron en Ao Nuevo de 1981, l le propuso matrimonio en San Valentn y se casaron en [], [] friends with Steele. 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. 1 of 6 John Traina at Lake Tahoe in 2010. We became good friends. Toth was a heroin addict and burglar himself, and his son Nicholas was also a drug addict and suffering from bipolar disorder. 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. Dear Mrs. Steel I just read your kind and heartwarming life of your late husband He carried himself with a graceful presence on and off the field. It was the kindest offer, and I've regretted my immaturity in declining the offer ever since. He had the largest collection of Faberg cigarette boxes exhibited in museums around the world. Although you were no longer married, it is remarkable how you both remained close friends and beloved parents to all your children. I did not know Mr. Traina personally but knew of him as being one of the last Men of Elegance, a reminder of times long gone. 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. I just found out about John Trainas passing, living in Arizona now. What a wonderful story or warmth, love, without animosity due to a divorce. Thoughts and prayers as you mourn the passing of a good man, and then celebrate a life Our deepest condolences to the family. 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. Ever! 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 . John A. Traina, Jr. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. He was married to each for 17 years. We had drinks together a time or twobut always just as good friends. Really and truly touched by your amazing story, its like a fairytale story itself . As happens sometimes in life, dreams fade, reality gets the best of us, things happen, people disappoint each other, or tragedies occur. She married Claude-Eric Lazard in 1965, and divorced him in 1974 after several years of separation. 8:20 am, Mary KeayMarch 8, 2011 We had five more together, Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa, Maxx, and Zara. 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). 8:01 pm, Adrian joFebruary 26, 2011 Toth was a heroin addict and burglar himself, and his son Nicholas was also a drug addict and suffering from bipolar disorder. 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. I have been reading them since I was a teenager and I am now 52. What impressed me was the fact that he continued to share holidays with his children in spite of being divorced. I looked up and there was John, dazzlingly handsome. My heart goes out to you for the endless effort you put forth on his behalf. after I left in 1969. 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. Danielle Steele has a net worth of $375 million. Although he resided primarily in San Francisco, he also had a home in Oakville, where he grew grapes and made red wine, often given as gifts. I thought so highly of Mr. Traina. Box 470427, San Francisco, CA 94147. Thanks for sharing all this. I was shocked to hear of Johns death, and thank you for writing this eloquent memoir. Drew Altizer/SFWIRE Show More Show Less 2 of 6 From left Todd Traina, Katie Traina, Dede Wilsey, John Traina, Alexis Swanson, and Trevor Traina, attend . 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. . Dear Danielle I am 49 years old and have rean all of your books starting when I was a young teen. He was movie star handsome when I met him, and until his very last day. And in his final month, he was surrounded by that love as his children accompanied him to every cancer treatment. 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?. I am glad I was able to reunite with Todd if only for a couple of hours. From left Todd Traina, Katie Traina, Dede Wilsey, John Traina, Alexis Swanson, and Trevor Traina, attend the San Francisco Opera Gala Friday evening, September 11, 2009. P.S. And he was the grandfather of Johnny and Delphina Traina, Daisy Traina, and Sebastian and Isabel Seidenberg. He is also survived by two ex-wives Diane Dede Buchanan Wilsey, and Danielle Steel. I am totally shocked and saddened to hear the news of Johns passing. My sincere, heartfelt condolences to the Traina family.Bill McDermott. 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. time out to read more as the day goes on. Together, they raised eight children before they, too, divorced after 15 years. I knew John Traina since age 2, Grant Grammar School, Lowell High School and thereafter through the years. Thank you for writing such a wonderful story. John was a man of a thousand interests, always fascinated by a variety of topics. 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 can't believe he's not here. And I took a photo of John in front of the home/firehouse next to his antique fire engine. 10:14 am, Jan FisherMarch 15, 2011 He was 79. He was so amazed by them and excited to watch their pursuits in life. That was very nice. Though we shared different views, our talks made for a lively evening. But the girls are heartbroken that their father will never walk them down the aisle. He spent every holiday with us, came to dinner often, we took real pleasure in seeing each other, with and without the kids. Catherine Bigelow is a freelance reporter-columnist-blogger who specializes in coverage about boldfaced names and A-List affairs. He died on November 19, 2010 at 75 years old. the inside shots are from elsewhere. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! I wish I could meet you some day because you have so much warmth and all I can It never dawned on me that I would be lucky enough to be in his life one day. 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. Thanks for all your help prophet mica, you really gave me my life back with my wife.. prophets website; livingspirits.webs.com. He joined Link 80 at age 16 and played with them for three years, touring extensively. "My children are devastated by John's death. I learned alot from him. I am sorry for the loss of a very special person in your life and children. I would love to meet you one day and that would be a dream come true for me He lived it fully and he had fun, and everyone around him had fun too. 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. 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.". Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Feb. 4 to Feb. 6, 2011. 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. THERESA TRAINA OBITUARY. Shortly thereafter I took my nearly 100 year old Mother, Helen, for a visit in the Napa Valley. He sounds so exciting, every day was a new adventure to him. 8:54 am, Michele RicardApril 23, 2017 Condolences to family and friends.May you gain support and prayers to sustain you at this difficult time.Isaiah 57:15, John Traina is a St. Louis soccer icon who will always remain an idol for an entire generation of players. She was marrying someone else, John was alone and I was amazed that he invited me out. I have always been a fan of your novels and contacting someone of your renown is something I have never done before. She became a features reporter in 1999 and was assigned the society column in 2004. 500 University Blvd. My condolences to his entire family. Danielle Steele, real name Danielle Fernandes Dominique Schuelein-Steel, was born in 1947, and is one of the most successful American authors till date. She is counted among the best selling authors alive on this earth, and among the top 5 best selling authors of all time. Danielle Steel: In spite of their almost 20-year age difference, Steel was dazzled by Traina. I am very proud to find that they will be entering the diplomatic corps. 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. 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 memorial service will be held at The Maritime Museum, 900 Beach Street, San Francisco, 94109, on Friday, 11 February, at 2:00pm. John was all about living life, without regrets, without tears, without fears. We know that John E Traina had been residing in Newport News, Newport News City County, Virginia 23607. Your novels are the BEST!! John A. Traina, Jr. (26 September 1931 - 1 February 2011) passed away last Tuesday in San Francisco. Let him rest in peace . And I reminded them, 'Don't let anyone touch John's Howard Johnson's sticker.' My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your children. John Traina leaves a huge void in all your lives. As of 2018 John Traina is 79 years (age at death) years old. My parents and his parents were friends and they would invite the Trainas to our summer home at Clear Lake. My ex-husband, John Traina, father of eight of my nine children, passed away suddenly on February 1st, and it is a huge shock and grief to all of us, and most especially our children. article in the In Memory Column of the S.F. 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. I am so sorry to hear of your ex-husbands passing. Thank you for sharing both your sadness and joy. He was a longtime shipping line executive, first running the passenger division of American President Lines, then working for Prudential Cruises and Grace Cruises. In 1953, I was waiting for the Sacramento Street bus on the corner of Sacramento and Buchanan. Ways to honor John Traina's life and legacy. Ironically, my first law firm, Low, Ball and Lynch moved there from the Alcoa Bldg. Our lunches on the veranda of his beautiful home reminded me of Italy. He sounds like a man who added a lot to life. 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. 12:56 pm, afaf sherbinyFebruary 1, 2013 My deepest sympathies to the entire family, 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. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. She is the bestselling living author and one of the best-selling fiction author of all time, with over 800 million copies sold. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. 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. 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. 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 pain is always a part of who we are to become. He was a remarkably kind, patient, easy going man, had the perfect personality to be the father of so many children. makes me feel that I know him too. I cant tell you how much I lvoed the book and then I pulled up this link. I believe Dr. Seifried, who was a major part of his story, is my cousin Stanley from Orville, Ohio. And after 17 years, with great sadness, we parted ways, but we remained very close. They seemed like role models of people who had it all, and I enjoyed their company a great deal. Cant wait for your book to come out April 5th, Ive asked my other son to buy it for my birthday. So we will have to go on, keep our chins up, remember him with loving smilesand having had him in our lives, he blessed us all. Anyway, I was in San Francisco in Oct. 2013 on business and decided to look him up . 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. Its amazing how often I think of him. I was born in San Francisco and now live in Florida. . Watching John and Pete Traina play midfield for St. Ambrose was an absolute joy and furthermore will be a treasure forever. Sincerely, My heart goes out to you and yours. 9:03 am, Suzie OrrillJuly 9, 2013 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. She was 85, a native of Torbert, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge. Beloved father and grandfather, notable society figure, entrepreneur, civic leader and San Francisco. 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). In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. I learnedlater the children all wanted the photo in their rooms. Jack Traina, of Ridgewood, New Jersey, passed away Tuesday August 7, 2018. I made life-long friends there, and my first husband, Capt. In the foreword to his book, "The Faberg Case," Steel wrote, "The world needs its John Trainas.". [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 . After they divorced, she married real estate magnate Al Wilsey. [2] Career [ edit] Traina started his first band, Shanker, at age 13 with Max Leavitt. And it says a lot about a man to be mourned by many children and two wives. Much love, We all loved him deeply. Still later my love of my life, Judy OConnor and I were invited to his Fourth of July picnic 4:08 pm, Joan Bell DakinSeptember 6, 2012 Un abrazo afectuoso con toda castidad. He was the stepfather of Beatrix Lazard Seidenberg. Sounds like he was a great husband & father to all. 7:10 am, afaf sherbinyFebruary 1, 2013 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. Genealogy profile for John Traina. We found 15 records for John Traina in MO, NY and 8 other states. 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!!! Please accept my sympathies and I know that you and your family still miss him so much! What a beautiful tribute to your former husband, but more importantly, a beautiful tribute to a fine human being. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. And he called me and invited me out. 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. There is always enough love to go around, but it is rare to find a family who embraces that love with the exes etc. 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. 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. He was one of the finest and our prayers are with you all.Jim & Christine Bahlinger. 26 September 1931 1 February 2011. 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. Or I want advice and will attempt the same thing. ", "John was worldly, loved pranks and making me laugh. 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. Despite varied pursuits and shattered relationships, she is shy, and rarely faces the media. 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. Mansion on Washing St.,which you can see in the Frank Sinatra movie,Pal Joey 1957 (DVD 2005). 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. I am so sorry to read about your loss. Our first date was lunch on New Years Day. We were all just in Zihuatenejo for New Year's. He is also survived by a sister, Marisa Traina Hahn, three nephews and a niece. Danielle, The son of the famous American romance writer Danielle Steel, Nick Traina's last name comes from his adoptive father, John Traina. Holidays bring up a lot of memories. He led a good life. John and I went to Lowell Hight School together. Steele frequently travels between San Francisco and Paris, and still uses a typewriter to write her manuscripts. His passing is the end of a life but not a relationship. 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 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. Wishing Peace for You and Your Family. I took a photo of John with his two sons before we went to lunch in Yountville. Your children are very blessed to have you and each other that they can lean on during this time. I am so sorry for your loss as well as the pain and sorrow the kids must feel. What a warm. I have one of his books, as a memento of a wonderful and surely not to be forgotten human being. I find say is that the people who know you and are part of your life are very very Even after our divorce, my house was always open to him; we spent wonderful times together with the kids. I am so very sorry to hear the death of John I know it will be a loss fir u and your. 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. And everyone loved everyone. We held a private funeral a week ago and a memorial the following week for his many friends. I really felt his spirit through the book you wrote about your son, and you looked so wonderful together in photos. Ive only known one other woman who still speaks lovingly about her ex-husband who died and it is so remarkable. He was a founding editor of The Paris Review . Nicholas John Steel "Nick" Traina Birth 1 May 1978 San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA Death 20 Sep 1997 (aged 19) Pleasant Hill, Contra Costa County, California, USA Burial Cypress Lawn Memorial Park Colma, San Mateo County, California, USA Show Map Plot Here, we see: Don Cowan, thoroughly enjoyed the times he traveled with John, or ran into him and Danielle on Union Street where we lived. She was Bipolar Manic Depressed Like your son,I did everything I could to help her doctors,medicines putting her in rehab in hospitals and anything I could.Saddly on May 5 2010 I lost my baby she was only 18 years old to an accidental overdose.Now I am trying to go on without her it is not easy. fortunate. A funeral service is pending. 8:51 am, Debbie BanahanMarch 22, 2017 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.