4:11 pm, Judith BertinatoNovember 1, 2019 Hello Ms. Danielle Steel Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. 7:10 am, afaf sherbinyFebruary 1, 2013 He sounded good. She was marrying someone else, John was alone and I was amazed that he invited me out. Mr. Traina was well-loved for his elan, his conversation and the ease at which he put people in social gatherings. 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. I became engaged during that time and John was at our wedding. 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. 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. 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. 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. I hope everyone in your family truly relies on one another now, freely sharing funny anecdotes and fond memories about this man you all adored. It broke my heart to leave them, but I had to move on. One of the things I loved about him was that he wanted more children, and so did I. 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. So sorry to hear about your father's death. 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. like my Dads. Genealogy profile for John Traina. We all loved him deeply. R.I.P John Traina you will be missed by many. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. I knew John Traina since age 2, Grant Grammar School, Lowell High School and thereafter through the years. 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. THERESA TRAINA OBITUARY. Much strength to you and your children in this sad time. Shortly thereafter I took my nearly 100 year old Mother, Helen, for a visit in the Napa Valley. He was impeccable, perfect, beautiful, and he had a knack for spreading beauty around him. http://www.tj.org. 9:55 pm, Cristiana CruzJanuary 21, 2022 Holidays bring up a lot of memories. 12:24 am, Angela AngusJanuary 5, 2018 Curious Collector | STANFORD magazine My thoughts and prayers are with you all. 12:30 pm, jose roperoMarch 4, 2011 We fell in love with each other very quickly. Chronicle, Sunday February 6 just 5 days before his Celebration of Life at the S.F. Mr. Traina is survived by three sons, Trevor Traina, Todd Traina and Maxx Traina of San Francisco; four daughters, Samantha Traina of Los Angeles, Victoria Traina and Vanessa Traina of New York, and Zara Traina of San Francisco; a stepdaughter, Beatrix Seidenberg of San Francisco; a sister, Marisa Hahn of Wolfsberg, Germany; and two former wives, Diane "Dede" Wilsey and Danielle Steel of San Francisco. You are so lucky to have been a big part of his life. Paramedics saved Steel's son twice - SFGATE I am very proud to find that they will be entering the diplomatic corps. Danielle Steel - Wikipedia One doesnt hear that from ex-wives very often and it was touching to read. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. 6:07 pm, Elena CaputoOctober 23, 2021 daniellesteel.net : John Traina - daniellesteel.net 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. 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 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!!! His Bright Light: The Story of Nick Traina - Psychiatric Services Box 470427, San Francisco, 94147. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. 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. We became good friends. John Pell Coster Train (May 25, 1928 - August 13, 2022) was an American investment advisor and writer. Thanks for sharing all this. Remaining friends after so many years. Dede Wilsey, born Diane Dow Buchanan, was the great-granddaughter of the founder of Dow Chemical Co. 8:14 am, jose roperoMarch 4, 2011 I worked for John in the late 70s at Prudential-Grace and Delta Steamship Lines. Her first husband was steamship executive John Traina, whom she met in her hometown of. I can only imagine what a depth-charge this is to your family and children. 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. 6:42 pm, Reshma KellyMay 27, 2013 Frederick (Rick) W. Bradley, lifetime friend. I worked in Mr. Trainas house for a short time. I drove a Studebaker Avanti that had this glove compartment with a pop-up compact. I took a photo of John with his two sons before we went to lunch in Yountville. And we believed it too. He immediately struck up a conversation and we quickly discovered we shared a lot of interests including a love of the shipping industry. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. Our family suffered a devastating loss when my neice took her life at 34. She covered it well and it was only after her death that it became apparent that she was bipolar. Two of them have even received nominations in the Golden Globe awards. And we shared 17 wonderful years. God Bless you and keep you in his loving arms. Its powerfully rich and precious like the pictures on the back of my moms books and her dresses. He proposed to me on Valentines Day (which was pretty funny, we both had other dates for that night, which we decided to honor, so as not to disappoint anyone, but we let our respective dates know that we had just gotten engaged). I looked up and there was John, dazzlingly handsome. I came upon this link by accident about your husband, John Traina. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. 6:10 pm, Mike ReidAugust 14, 2012 Dear Danielle We had five more together, Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa, Maxx, and Zara. He was the stepfather of Beatrix Lazard Seidenberg. And in his final month, he was surrounded by that love as his children accompanied him to every cancer treatment. Thinking he was alright, and he certainly looked it, and was very positive, I left on a trip, and we chatted twice on Skype, several times on the phone, and often on email. For those who knew Mr. Traina, his death came as a blow. Beloved father and grandfather, notable society figure, entrepreneur, civic leader and San. John Traina passed away in St. Louis, Missouri. ", Sophia Loren (longtime friend): "I have many wonderful memories of times spent with John, especially in Napa Valley, where he was a warm, gracious host. I met John at a Gone with the Wind costume party given by friends at their country home. I recently read your book and today I was looking for a way to comment on it. God bless all of you. Though it feels like a part of you is missing and like there is a hole in your heart now, time does heal. I just completed reading His Bright Light about your son Nicky. And he was the grandfather of Johnny and Delphina Traina, Daisy Traina, and Sebastian and Isabel Seidenberg. With Sympathy and Admiration for your Writings! It was the kindest offer, and I've regretted my immaturity in declining the offer ever since. ", "John was worldly, loved pranks and making me laugh. I am in my mid-40s and lost my mother 10 years ago. Sounds like he was a great husband & father to all. John A. Traina, Jr. 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 Traina Wiki, Biography, Net Worth, Age, Family, Facts and More 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. 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. Be well. life and it is a testimony to you to have held him in such esteem after all these years. West Silver Spring, MD JOHN TRAINA OBITUARY John H. Traina (Age 73) Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 14, 2018. He was 79. I appreciated his positive spirit just. Debbie Banahan 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. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. Traina was married for many years each to Fine Arts Museums' board President Dede Wilsey and best-selling author Danielle Steel. He looks so young. Funeral services will be held privately. He was a really nice guy, who will be missed by so many. "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. 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? But I do believe that you are very fortunate to have had this time with this obviously wonderful man. ". In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. With Wilsey, he was father to Trevor and Todd Traina and grandfather to Daisy, Johnny and Delphina. I believe Dr. Seifried, who was a major part of his story, is my cousin Stanley from Orville, Ohio. Newport News, Newport News City County . Ever! 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. MARIE TRAINA OBITUARY. We held a private funeral a week ago and a memorial the following week for his many friends. Still later my love of my life, Judy OConnor and I were invited to his Fourth of July picnic John and his wife looked like movie stars to me, and led a golden, elegant life. Our deepest condolences to the entire Traina Family. 6:26 am, Rosa RodriguezFebruary 25, 2011 Early life [ edit] Train was born on the Upper East Side of Manhattan to Helen Coster Gerard and Arthur Train. 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. My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your ex-husband and your childrens father. Its amazing how often I think of him. God Bless Dede, Danelle and all his children. 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 . We found 15 records for John Traina in MO, NY and 8 other states. Theresa "Dot" Ringo Traina died on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. [1] Traina died by suicide by overdosing on lithium at the age of 19. Dede Wilsey - Wikipedia John Traina leaves a huge void in all your lives. 26 September 1931 1 February 2011. Login or Sign-up to show all important data, death records and obituaries absolutely for free! That was admirable! 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. We lost the head of our family last year. That has got to be so hard for your children in their 20s to have lost such a special father. Death: Immediate Family: Son of Thomas Traina and Carmella Husband of Private and Private Father of Private Brother of Private; Private and Private . Sincerely,Carol kramer. This is a carousel. Because when I tell the committee your plans, they're going to award you the Nobel Prize for Peace.' John Traina Obituary (2019) - St. Louis, MO - St. Louis Post-Dispatch Your children are very blessed to have you and each other that they can lean on during this time. Everyone is shocked, and all of us are stunned and saddened, but I also realize that this is probably the way he would want to go, quickly, simply, still looking handsome and feeling well until almost the last minute. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your children. Im so sorry for your loss. [2] Career [ edit] Traina started his first band, Shanker, at age 13 with Max Leavitt. To you and your family, my deepest sympathy and my thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Passed away in San Francisco. 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. I am so sorry for his familywhat a terrible loss. Hoover in port at Yokohama, when I was stationed at a Naval Air Facility in Oppama, Japan during Korean Service in 1954-1955. Toth was a heroin addict and burglar himself, and his son Nicholas was also a drug addict and suffering from bipolar disorder. She said what a mistake she made and we have never looked back. 4:06 am, Tara EvansApril 11, 2011 8:20 am, Mary KeayMarch 8, 2011 I do pray that God will continue to keep you all in his care during this time. Hed had some heart problems in recent years, but managed them responsibly, and continued living a great life. John and I went to Lowell Hight School together. 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. Thank you for all your sharing with us, your readers. My deepest sympathy to you and your family, Danielle. I hope during this time the family has the strength and time needed together For we all know how important support is. John must have been a remarkable person and his passing leaves a large emptiness in the world. John was truly a one of a kind man and will be sorely missed. I was hoping to hear from you to see if you could email me and let me know how do I survive this. I will miss 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. One of his best friends, Charlie Crocker, said simply, "He was a dear friend of 60 years' standing who will be much missed.". 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. You should get solace from the fact you always spoke so warmly about him in your blogs. 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. Mary & Family:). Our first date was lunch on New Years Day. I too had a daughter,Danielle whom I named after my favorite author! She worked as the paper's society columnist from 2000 to 2004, when she wrote about the lifestyles of the rich but not necessarily famous. 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. She was 8.5 months pregnant at that time. Though we shared different views, our talks made for a lively evening. Jack was born on January 2, 1935 in the Coney Island section of Brooklyn NY, and remained proud of his Brooklyn heritage. He wouldnt like to see us crying, or sad. He was married for 16 years to Dede Buchanan, with whom he had two sons. Traina, John P. Sr. Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Wednesday, April 3, 2019. We both feel for your loss as we have both lost sons. A funeral service is pending. 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.