And he was the grandfather of Johnny and Delphina Traina, Daisy Traina, and Sebastian and Isabel Seidenberg. 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. He was a truly lovely person, in many many ways. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. 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. A funeral service is pending. 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. He was married to each for 17 years. Genealogy profile for John Traina. 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 was born in San Francisco and now live in Florida. Traina was the son of Danielle Steel and William George Toth. Box 470427, San Francisco, 94147. She was marrying someone else, John was alone and I was amazed that he invited me out. I would love to meet you one day and that would be a dream come true for me In 2003, Steele opened the Steele Gallery in San Francisco, an art gallery exhibiting sculptures and paintings from emerging artists. 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. Dearest Danielle , Keeping his memory alive will not only comfort you, but will keep him with you for many years to come. I don't remember any scene in any place where he wasn't anything but composure and elegance personified," Trevor Traina said. He will be remembered for all that he was and stood for. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Beloved husband of 44 years to the late Luisa Deliteris Traina. Suzie Orrill. The thing I loved best about John is he was a straight shooter and good-natured - you have to be, with that many children. 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 also want to thank you for years of enjoyment while reading your books. He sounds like a man who added a lot to life. Jack Traina, of Ridgewood, New Jersey, passed away Tuesday August 7, 2018. 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. They are like family. We rode the bus together every day for a year. He was the stepfather of Beatrix Lazard Seidenberg. ), musical instruments, the kids friends, a dozen backpacks full of homework, and John never batted an eye, or complained about the noise or chaos. Children he was a good man and father His present to us was a lovely crystal bowl which I have always treasured. We know that John E Traina had been residing in Newport News, Newport News City County, Virginia 23607. 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. I will say many prayers for you. I had no idea John had passed away. Please accept my sympathy for your loss. I can't believe he's not here. 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 was planning to have a minor procedure right before Thanksgiving, or right after, and in the blood work, they discovered something amiss, and ran some tests. Passed away in San Francisco. What a joy for me to read that there are still people like you who are so evolved who can express these wonderful thoughts. Still to this day something will happen that I want to share and I will think Ill call Mom. Beloved father and grandfather, notable society figure, entrepreneur, civic leader and San. 7:00 pm, Carrie (Rosenfeld) van de VenJanuary 1, 2014 Danielle Steel: In spite of their almost 20-year age difference, Steel was dazzled by Traina. article in the In Memory Column of the S.F. He was a great friend - a calm and elegant person. 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. It sounds like he led a wonderfully fulfilling While Steele tried everything to give proper medical assistance to her son, Traina died of morphine overdose at the age of 19. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. He is also survived by a sister, Marisa Traina Hahn, three nephews and a niece. He and you will be in my thoughts and prayers. 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. My heart goes out to you and yours. I came upon this link by accident about your husband, John Traina. God bless all of you. 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. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I would love to read that one?? We were not invited to the big reception at the Danelle Steel home that was once Adolph and Alma Sprekels 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. 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. After their separation, they hung out and fell in love quickly, just like her herself has countedThey had lunch on New Years 1981, he proposed to her on Valentines Day, and they were married []. Cant wait for your book to come out April 5th, Ive asked my other son to buy it for my birthday. Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Feb. 4 to Feb. 6, 2011. Thank you for sharing all that. What a warm. [2] Career [ edit] Traina started his first band, Shanker, at age 13 with Max Leavitt. We will remember him forever. 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. 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. 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. Traina as a boss. 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. The son of the famous American romance writer Danielle Steel, Nick Traina's last name comes from his adoptive father, John Traina. I worked in Mr. Trainas house for a short time. What a wonderful person you danielle few people are so grateful these days no you are so creative having such a husband beside you. Recently the boys had it detailed. Danielle, I love you and all your books. John Traina, in 1985 . Kathy Hunt Gordon. 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. I am sure your family will find Mr. Trainas mark in many things they do. life and it is a testimony to you to have held him in such esteem after all these years. You still have beautiful memories to live with after a life with john. As of 2021, she has written 190 books, including over 140 novels.. Based in California for most of her career, Steel has produced several . He was always smiling, and happily engaged all of us in any of our conversations. I just love the story of his life and the life he shared with DS and his entire family. Danielle Im sorry you have lost the shine in your sun! I thought so highly of Mr. Traina. He is also survived by two. You wrote about him so beautifully. I always enjoyed her dedications to him in her books, and the obvious love they shared. We were married for 17 years, and have been separated and divorced for 16 years. 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. ", Matthew Kelly (longtime friend, business partner): "John and I had dinner most Mondays up in the country. JOHN TRAINA OBITUARY 26 September 1931 - 1 February 2011. John A. Traina, Jr. (26 September 1931 1 February 2011) passed away last Tuesday in San Francisco. He died on November 19, 2010 at 75 years old. John and I went to Lowell Hight School together. 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. John was all about living life, without regrets, without tears, without fears. 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. 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 learnedlater the children all wanted the photo in their rooms. Dear Danielle I am 49 years old and have rean all of your books starting when I was a young teen. 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. Danielle, -Ashley, Please accept my deepest sympathy at your loss. I am so sorry to hear you lost him. MARIE TRAINA OBITUARY. You have funeral questions, we have answers. makes me feel that I know him too. And we shared 17 wonderful years. 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. He was movie star handsome when I met him, and until his very last day. 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. 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. Standing on that same corner was a young man, incredibly handsome, with a great smile. He was interested in conversations about new things and really seemed to enjoy the variety of life. What 78 year old man do you know who looks like that? I feel for your children, particularly the one who cried in the hospital. Sounds like he was a great husband & father to all. [1] Traina died by suicide by overdosing on lithium at the age of 19. Her first husband was steamship executive John Traina, whom she met in her hometown of. Be well. John Traina adopted both children upon marrying Steel, and they went on to have kids Maxx, Trevor, Todd, Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa and Zara . 1:40 pm, Victor GentileApril 4, 2013 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 the stepfather of Beatrix Lazard Seidenberg. 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? I was so saddened by the news of his passing. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. 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. It was the most moving and touching book Ive ever read. 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. 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 . Chanel hosted a glittering party for more than 300 guests, for the re-opening of its remodeled Union Square boutique, on Nov. 19, 2009. 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. 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. God Bless Dede, Danelle and all his children. I find Jos Ropero, Ms Steel sent a comment in Spanish on the death of John but I see quee google translated something wrong my comment, because I do not know English, but if something is not understood or grounds for confusion, sorry, just wanted to give my condolences and say that John was very good father and husband for their qualities. time out to read more as the day goes on. 8:18 am, jose roperoMarch 4, 2011 I cant tell you how much I lvoed the book and then I pulled up this link. One doesnt hear that from ex-wives very often and it was touching to read. They got divorced in 1978, but their relationship inspired Steele to write Now & Forever and Passions Promise. Since I always seem to share with you what goes on in my life, I am sharing with you now sad family news for us. Although you were no longer married, it is remarkable how you both remained close friends and beloved parents to all your children. 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. Mr. Traina, born in San Francisco on Sept. 26, 1931, was the son of a homemaker who loved opera and a father who ran a candy business sold to See's Candies just before the 1906 earthquake. 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. THERESA TRAINA OBITUARY. I am a 78 year old friend of John Traina, who has known him since I was born in 1932 at the Presido Wall at 3449 Pacific Ave. between Laurel and Locust, San Francisco. He was nearly 80, and looked barely sixty (I will enclose his obituary here, and the photo attached is not an old one, it is from only last year. I am in my mid-40s and lost my mother 10 years ago. We held a private funeral a week ago and a memorial the following week for his many friends. I am so sorry to read about your loss. 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. PS I just read The Award and cried my eyes out! Another shows John, then Jackie on the porch in 1938. She was 85, a native of Torbert, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge. 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 just read about this. Newport News, Newport News City County . She married Claude-Eric Lazard in 1965, and divorced him in 1974 after several years of separation. Samantha Clarke. He was so amazed by them and excited to watch their pursuits in life. With regard to John Traina they simply don't come any better. He was born in 1945 in Norfolk,. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. Love, Lorraine. Theresa "Dot" Ringo Traina died on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. I have always thought of Todd and Trevor as my boys. Steele publishes several books every year, and works on at least 5 writing projects at a time. Or I want advice and will attempt the same thing. He suffered from heart trouble in recent years and had been diagnosed with leukemia recently. Mr. Traina will be missed, but what great memories of him from the time I was a boy to this day. "He was also an artistic person who lived life with great flair and great style. 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. 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. Shortly thereafter I took my nearly 100 year old Mother, Helen, for a visit in the Napa Valley. It never dawned on me that I would be lucky enough to be in his life one day. I took many photos, all of which are in my photo albums just like Dad. Ever! He sounded good. http://www.tj.org. On one occasion my ex-sister in law, a well known watercolor artist in Belvedere, Diana Bradley, had used Johns Victorian home on Californa St. and Franklin for one of her famous annual calendars, where each month you would get another beautiful painting along with the dates of the month. John sounded like a wonderful person. I am so sorry for your loss. 26 September 1931 1 February 2011. His exit was as elegant as he was..he danced on, leaving us with all the happy memories of the wonderful times we shared. 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. We didnt have a chance to get her the help she needed and a beautiful life was wasted. And he was the grandfather of Johnny and Delphina Traina, Daisy Traina, and Sebastian and Isabel Seidenberg. We filled our house with love and light, music and laughter, and a lot of kids!!! Ike a great marriage, what a family, I hope you find happy ness you deserve it! He carried himself with a graceful presence on and off the field. Ways to honor John Traina's life and legacy. I hope during this time the family has the strength and time needed together For we all know how important support is. Danielle Steele has a net worth of $375 million. To lose a parent was the hardest thing I have ever had to endure. John must have been a remarkable person and his passing leaves a large emptiness in the world. 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. TRAINA Joseph Traina, safe in the arms of our Lord, on Friday, February 4, 2011. He must have been an extra ordinary man and the way you described him His ways will live on through them. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. 12:56 pm, afaf sherbinyFebruary 1, 2013 John R Traina Sr of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida was born on July 24, 1919. Login or Sign-up to show all important data, death records and obituaries absolutely for free! Managed by: Taya T Thurman . My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your children. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. John Traina. I have been reading them since I was a teenager and I am now 52. What a beautiful tribute to your former husband, but more importantly, a beautiful tribute to a fine human being. I became engaged during that time and John was at our wedding. His passing is the end of a life but not a relationship. He began the Pearl Cruises, the first Western cruise line to sail to China. I am sorry for your loss With heartfelt condolences to you and your family. 11:00 am, Yoko YanariMay 19, 2011 Her 84 novels have sold 590 million copies till date, translated into 28 different languages, and printed in 47 countries worldwide. 9:03 am, Suzie OrrillJuly 9, 2013 You should get solace from the fact you always spoke so warmly about him in your blogs. JOSEPH TRAINA OBITUARY. 8:51 am, Debbie BanahanMarch 22, 2017 He is also survived by a sister, Marisa Traina Hahn, three nephews and a niece. 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 A. Traina, Jr. (26 September 1931 - 1 February 2011) passed away last Tuesday in San Francisco. 5:35 pm, Michelle M.February 25, 2011 My condolences to his entire family. Thank you for all your sharing with us, your readers. He was impeccable, perfect, beautiful, and he had a knack for spreading beauty around him. 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.

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