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. Danielle, I love you and all your books. I am sorry for your loss of a loved one. Debbie Banahan David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. -Ashley, Please accept my deepest sympathy at your loss. It was my pleasure to have this time with him. Sophia Loren with John Traina at Bistro Don Giovanni in July 2004, when Sophias son Carlo Ponti was in Napa to conduct the Russian National Orchestra. His loss will be felt by all for a long, long time. John "Johnny" Walker was born. Sincerely, Ike a great marriage, what a family, I hope you find happy ness you deserve it! 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. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Chronicle, Sunday February 6 just 5 days before his Celebration of Life at the S.F. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. 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). I just completed reading His Bright Light about your son Nicky. Jos Ropero, I am so sorry for your loss. He died on November 19, 2010 at 75 years old. Login or Sign-up to show all important data, death records and obituaries absolutely for free! He carried himself with a graceful presence on and off the field. We didnt have a chance to get her the help she needed and a beautiful life was wasted. Thoughts and prayers as you mourn the passing of a good man, and then celebrate a life Our deepest condolences to the family. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. We will remember him forever. 8:05 pm, Liann BeckMarch 22, 2011 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. . 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. We held a private funeral a week ago and a memorial the following week for his many friends. after I left in 1969. He was a longtime shipping line executive, first running the passenger division of American President Lines, then working for Prudential Cruises and Grace Cruises. We know that John E Traina had been residing in Newport News, Newport News City County, Virginia 23607. We were not invited to the big reception at the Danelle Steel home that was once Adolph and Alma Sprekels I would love to see you write a story of the wonderful relationship and memories of John and your family. Theresa "Dot" Ringo Traina died on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. Your novels are the BEST!! "I try to find comfort that, with time, you get past what you no longer have and appreciate what you did. John and I went to Lowell Hight School together. Together they had Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa, Maxx and Zara. Godbless. It honestly all sounds like something out of a book. A big hug with all chastity Dear Danielle, I worked for the Trains for 13 months when Trevor and Todd were 2 and 3 years old. 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. I was looking for a list of your books so that I can purchase to read. 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. My deepest sympathy to you and your family, Danielle. My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your ex-husband and your childrens father. I will miss him. He was a founding editor of The Paris Review . I was hoping to hear from you to see if you could email me and let me know how do I survive this. In the foreword to his book, "The Faberg Case," Steel wrote, "The world needs its John Trainas.". Dear Mrs. Steel I just read your kind and heartwarming life of your late husband John was a man of a thousand interests, always fascinated by a variety of topics. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. 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. 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. Thanks for sharing all this. On the lifestyle front, her duties also including writing about cannabis culture for The Chronicle and its cannabis website, www.GreenState.com website. (John 5:28,29) Thank you for writing such a wonderful story. I knew John Traina since age 2, Grant Grammar School, Lowell High School and thereafter through the years. 8:54 am, Michele RicardApril 23, 2017 He joined Link 80 at age 16 and played with them for three years, touring extensively. "He was also an artistic person who lived life with great flair and great style. He is also survived by two. 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. I was only 22 when she passed. 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. Frederick (Rick) W. Bradley, lifetime friend. 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. Remember that God is a living god and not for the dead because they all live in his memory until the day of resurrection. He loved classic cars, beautiful antiques, had an incredible wardrobe and was the best dressed man I know. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. Anyway, I was in San Francisco in Oct. 2013 on business and decided to look him up . Funeral services will be held privately. He was kind to me, and to my sons, Carlo and Edoardo. I looked up and there was John, dazzlingly handsome. Your children are very blessed to have you and each other that they can lean on during this time. He was one of the finest and our prayers are with you all.Jim & Christine Bahlinger. I am sure your family will find Mr. Trainas mark in many things they do. It is never easy to lose a parent whether you are in your 20s or 50s. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Average Age & Life Expectancy As happens sometimes in life, dreams fade, reality gets the best of us, things happen, people disappoint each other, or tragedies occur. When John moved to the 3022 Washington St. Firehouse, I visited him again with photos. 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. He has missed Fran so much. He is also survived by a sister, Marisa Traina Hahn, three nephews and a niece. To you and your family, my deepest sympathy and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. I am very proud to find that they will be entering the diplomatic corps. I am so sorry to hear you lost him. 12/27/22, Ring out the Old, bring in The New, Danielle Steel, la vida de un bestseller adicto al trabajo y coleccionista de alta costura People - Todo Noticias, Danielle Steel, la vida de una superventas adicta al trabajo y coleccionista de alta costura Info-spain, Danielle Steel, the life of a bestselling workaholic and haute couture collector Pledge Times, Danielle Steel, la vida de una superventas adicta al trabajo y coleccionista de alta costura | Magia de Amarrao Amorosa. One doesnt hear that from ex-wives very often and it was touching to read. We rode the bus together every day for a year. Keeping his memory alive will not only comfort you, but will keep him with you for many years to come. What a beautiful tribute to a lovely man adored by all! But he was extremely sentimental, too. Suzie Orrill. It was the kindest offer, and I've regretted my immaturity in declining the offer ever since. Marie was a native of Tampa, FL, where she met and married her beloved husband of 56 years, the late John L Traina. Home. John was elegant, possessed of impeccable manners and a very thoughtful friend. She has also been involved in a number of mental illness treatment activities. John Traina adopted both children upon marrying Steel, and they went on to have kids Maxx, Trevor, Todd, Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa and Zara . 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. John must have been a remarkable person and his passing leaves a large emptiness in the world. His passing is the end of a life but not a relationship. I will say many prayers for you. The pix you included of John is amazing. Early life [ edit] Train was born on the Upper East Side of Manhattan to Helen Coster Gerard and Arthur Train. John is missed, all my prayers and thoughts for his family. 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. Im sure he never remembered me from that day, although I glimpsed him and his lovely wife at the party. makes me feel that I know him too. Traina as a boss. 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. Be well. 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. 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. I have been reading them since I was a teenager and I am now 52. There is always enough love to go around, but it is rare to find a family who embraces that love with the exes etc. We were married for 17 years, and have been separated and divorced for 16 years. I am so sorry to hear of your ex-husbands passing. 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 a great friend - a calm and elegant person. Mr. Traina was hospitalized for heart pains over the weekend and again Monday morning after suffering a heart attack. 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. Despite varied pursuits and shattered relationships, she is shy, and rarely faces the media. Toth was a heroin addict and burglar himself, and his son Nicholas was also a drug addict and suffering from bipolar disorder. She had met Danny Zugelder while interviewing a prisoner, whom she married in the prison canteen in 1975. This memorial website was created in memory of John Traina, 87, born on September 26, 1909 and passed away on February 2, 1997. He was impeccable, perfect, beautiful, and he had a knack for spreading beauty around him. At such a small age, he had already become an established singer, and was the lead singer for Link 80 and punk. What impressed me was the fact that he continued to share holidays with his children in spite of being divorced. Thank you for sharing all that. The obituary was featured in St. Louis. Her 84 novels have sold 590 million copies till date, translated into 28 different languages, and printed in 47 countries worldwide. Please accept my sympathies and I know that you and your family still miss him so much! 8:01 pm, Adrian joFebruary 26, 2011 How could that be? My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your children. 1 of 6 John Traina at Lake Tahoe in 2010. Charlene Oakley. 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. I found this quite by accident as I was looking for a place to comment on your book about your son,Nick, who so loved John Traina. My condolences to his entire family. And for a long time after, I wished I could meet a man like him. John Robert & Elizabeth Lauricella. He sounded good. 7:43 pm, John TrainaAugust 2, 2013 This is a carousel. He carried himself with a graceful presence on and off the field. 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. I can only imagine what a depth-charge this is to your family and children. Because when I tell the committee your plans, they're going to award you the Nobel Prize for Peace.' Mansion on Washing St.,which you can see in the Frank Sinatra movie,Pal Joey 1957 (DVD 2005). 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. "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. fortunate. 12:37 pm, Linda MosbyMarch 23, 2011 She is the bestselling living author and one of the best-selling fiction author of all time, with over 800 million copies sold. 8:20 am, Mary KeayMarch 8, 2011 Peace, prayers and blessings. Standing on that same corner was a young man, incredibly handsome, with a great smile. 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. Genealogy for John Traina (c.1919 - d.) family tree on Geni, with over 240 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. My husband and I moved to southern California and I never saw John again. MARIE TRAINA OBITUARY. zara alexandra traina Actualidad. Over the years I saw John when he was a purser on the American President Line U.S.S. Danielle Im sorry you have lost the shine in your sun! He is also survived by two ex-wives Diane Dede Buchanan Wilsey, and Danielle Steel. Although it was about 45 years ago that I was a nanny, I dont think a day has gone by that I didnt think of the boys or pray for their well being. He was always smiling, and happily engaged all of us in any of our conversations. ". 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. 5:35 pm, Michelle M.February 25, 2011 Wonderful. They are like family. Me??? I have always thought of Todd and Trevor as my boys. And he was the grandfather of Johnny and Delphina Traina, Daisy Traina, and Sebastian and Isabel Seidenberg. Im glad sincere persons like this still exist. Funeral services will be held privately. Recently the boys had it detailed. What a warm, kind and loving man. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. I was planning to visit him with Judy again, when I read the shoking news by way of a one day (Juan 5:28,29) Cant wait for your book to come out April 5th, Ive asked my other son to buy it for my birthday. Catherine Bigelow is a freelance reporter-columnist-blogger who specializes in coverage about boldfaced names and A-List affairs. 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. I am so sorry to read about your loss. She said what a mistake she made and we have never looked back. In 2003, Steele opened the Steele Gallery in San Francisco, an art gallery exhibiting sculptures and paintings from emerging artists. 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. 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. She is counted among the best selling authors alive on this earth, and among the top 5 best selling authors of all time. Please accept my heartfelt though late condolences. He loved his dogs. John R Traina Sr of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida was born on July 24, 1919. There was a fire house, and a crystal bowl, and precious antiques, and John served as someone called a purser, and there was a painting of the month calendar club, and there were weddings, and admirers, and people from school, and some elder people who must have lived to be very wize, and book dedications, and high aspirations for the kids and family. With Sympathy and Admiration for your Writings! Mine in an accident and Connies to cancer. John and his wife looked like movie stars to me, and led a golden, elegant life. A memorial service will be held at The Maritime Museum, 900 Beach Street, San Francisco, 94109, on Friday, 11 February, at 2:00pm. Giuseppe was born on June 24 1893, in Santa Marina Salina, Messina, Sicilia, Italy. I have always been a fan of your novels and contacting someone of your renown is something I have never done before. 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. 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. 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. John was truly a one of a kind man and will be sorely missed. Watching John and Pete Traina play midfield for St. Ambrose was an absolute joy and furthermore will be a treasure forever. Danielle Steele, real name Danielle Fernandes Dominique Schuelein-Steel, was born in 1947, and is one of the most successful American authors till date. Maritime Museun, Friday February 11. article in the In Memory Column of the S.F. Entradas. 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. 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. 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. Chanel hosted a glittering party for more than 300 guests, for the re-opening of its remodeled Union Square boutique, on Nov. 19, 2009. 11:00 am, Yoko YanariMay 19, 2011 The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. It was not intended as an epitaph at the time, of course, but now it has become a posthumous sentiment shared by family and friends: Dede Wilsey: After a blind date where they both lied about their age (she said she was older; he, younger), Wilsey recalled thinking as she wrote Traina's name in her address book, "He's the best-looking man I've ever met. He made everyone feel special, and I felt like a fairy princess, Cinderella, when I was with him. I am so very sorry to hear the death of John I know it will be a loss fir u and your. Devoted father of Karen Walgamotte . 4:08 pm, Joan Bell DakinSeptember 6, 2012 He sounds like a man who added a lot to life. Genealogy profile for John Traina. Please accept my deepest sympathy. I just came across this blog of yours and it touched my heart. he will live forever in my fond memories of him. [2] Career [ edit] Traina started his first band, Shanker, at age 13 with Max Leavitt. He also possessed a zest for life that was reflected in his homes, two of which included a Thomas Britt re-creation of the old El Morocco nightclub. She married Claude-Eric Lazard in 1965, and divorced him in 1974 after several years of separation. You and I were expecting a baby in 1983 and we spoke once as you were looking fir a Nanny. 4:11 pm, Judith BertinatoNovember 1, 2019 His exit was as elegant as he was..he danced on, leaving us with all the happy memories of the wonderful times we shared. 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. Hed had some heart problems in recent years, but managed them responsibly, and continued living a great life. 1:00 am, Samantha ClarkeApril 28, 2015 My wife of 16 years wanted to leave me. Still later my love of my life, Judy OConnor and I were invited to his Fourth of July picnic He suffered from heart trouble in recent years and had been diagnosed with leukemia recently. That was admirable! Wikifamouspeople has ranked John Traina as of the popular celebs list. JOHN TRAINA OBITUARY 26 September 1931 - 1 February 2011. John Pell Coster Train (May 25, 1928 - August 13, 2022) was an American investment advisor and writer. I keep that car in Napa. say is that the people who know you and are part of your life are very very 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 . We all loved him deeply. He was the adoptive father of the late Nick Traina. Sounds like he was a great husband & father to all. Our first date was lunch on New Years Day. Traina was married for many years each to Fine Arts Museums' board President Dede Wilsey and best-selling author Danielle Steel. Or I want advice and will attempt the same thing. The greatest sadness, other than losing him, is that our children are still very young, in their early 20s, much too young to lose a parent, and a man like John is a lot to lose, as a parent, loved one, or friend. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? We filled our house with love and light, music and laughter, and a lot of kids!!! I hope during this time the family has the strength and time needed together For we all know how important support is. Steele publishes several books every year, and works on at least 5 writing projects at a time. Death: Immediate Family: Son of Thomas Traina and Carmella Husband of Private and Private Father of Private Brother of Private; Private and Private . And for you Danielle may you feel comfort in the good times shared memories and all the treasures that are eternal. Recuerde que Dios es un dios de vivos y no de muertos porque para el todos viven en su memoria hasta el da de la resurreccin. John E Traina was born on May 4, 1935. I know you will feel Johns loss for a long, long time. I too had a daughter,Danielle whom I named after my favorite author! And it was a whirlwind romance. 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. Our deepest condolences to the entire Traina Family. Newport News, Newport News City County . I would love to meet you one day and that would be a dream come true for me He assured us he would be!! 6:42 pm, Reshma KellyMay 27, 2013 Mary & Family:). Traina even adopted her son Nicholas she had from Toth. My sincere, heartfelt condolences to the Traina family.Bill McDermott. Janet. Im sure they will charm the socks off the Austrians in true Traina style. On a drive to my family's place in Newport during our courtship, we stopped for lunch at a Howard Johnson's. The death of Nicholas Traina, who until recently sang with a Berkeley punk-rock group called Link 80, was reported by Howard Rubenstein, the novelist's New York publicist. ", Matthew Kelly (longtime friend, business partner): "John and I had dinner most Mondays up in the country. 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? Managed by: Taya T Thurman . 8:51 am, Debbie BanahanMarch 22, 2017 John Traina passed away in St. Louis, Missouri. 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. And it says a lot about a man to be mourned by many children and two wives. I would love to read that one?? 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