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. He made everyone feel special, and I felt like a fairy princess, Cinderella, when I was with him. One doesnt hear that from ex-wives very often and it was touching to read. 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. 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. I never felt so lucky in my life. 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. 6:07 am, diana podowskiJune 9, 2015 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. Anyway, I was in San Francisco in Oct. 2013 on business and decided to look him up . 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. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Danielle Steel: In spite of their almost 20-year age difference, Steel was dazzled by Traina. John had two adorable very young sons, Trevor and Todd, who were friends of my daughters and I knew well. Its amazing how often I think of him. Death . I am sure your family will find Mr. Trainas mark in many things they do. 6:42 pm, Reshma KellyMay 27, 2013 He left quickly and elegantly, leaving our entire family to mourn him, bereft to have lost such a lovely man. Passed away in San Francisco. 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 the stepfather of Beatrix Lazard Seidenberg. 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. 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. On a drive to my family's place in Newport during our courtship, we stopped for lunch at a Howard Johnson's. Yoko, Hi Danielle this is quite a story I was curious & thought Id take a look at your different stories actually I was checking to see if you wrote a new story. Sounds like he was a great husband & father to all. [1] Traina died by suicide by overdosing on lithium at the age of 19. 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. He and you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Steele frequently travels between San Francisco and Paris, and still uses a typewriter to write her manuscripts. As we left, John placed a hotel sticker on the compact, 'Now you'll always remember our lunch.' For those who knew Mr. Traina, his death came as a blow. What a warm, kind and loving man. I can imagine the big loss because i lost a dear husband too .but such gratitude is rarely seen nowadays specially after a divorce and continuing to be friends ..both of you are great people. 3:41 pm, nicki mccombieMarch 23, 2011 [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 . The pix you included of John is amazing. It is never easy to lose a parent whether you are in your 20s or 50s. We didnt have a chance to get her the help she needed and a beautiful life was wasted. In addition to his extensive cache of Faberg cigarette cases, Traina adored historic vehicles, from his collection of early 20th century wagons lining the tree-canopied drive of his beloved, 24-acre Oakville vineyard, to an antique fire truck often parked in the drive of Traina's last home, an 1893 Pacific Heights firehouse once owned by Gov. John was all about living life, without regrets, without tears, without fears. I am so sorry to hear you lost him. What a wonderful person you are danielle . What a warm. But to me it was like losing a parent because we lived with her. 4:06 am, Tara EvansApril 11, 2011 And we know several people who have lived years with leukemia, and have done well. He was the stepfather of Beatrix Lazard Seidenberg. Samantha Clarke. 8:54 am, Michele RicardApril 23, 2017 And then there was a big reception at my home, with music and laughter and people, which is exactly what John wanted. Early life [ edit] Train was born on the Upper East Side of Manhattan to Helen Coster Gerard and Arthur Train. 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. What a joy for me to read that there are still people like you who are so evolved who can express these wonderful thoughts. We will remember him forever. I said, 'OK. Standing on that same corner was a young man, incredibly handsome, with a great smile. I can't believe he's not here. He was born in 1945 in Norfolk,. I am so sorry for his familywhat a terrible loss. John and his wife looked like movie stars to me, and led a golden, elegant life. John A. Traina, Jr. (Sept. 26, 1931, to Feb. 1, 2011) passed away last Tuesday in San Francisco. Juz found out about ds website n been reading abt u wen I suddenly came across dis sad news.Im so spring for ur loss.I loved ol d dedications u wrot abt him Im ur books..Im sori abt nick too. I met John at a Gone with the Wind costume party given by friends at their country home. Much love, She said what a mistake she made and we have never looked back. 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. I obtained the original copy sans calendar, had it framed and dropped in to visit John with another gift. I worked in Mr. Trainas house for a short time. He sounds like a man who added a lot to life. 12:30 pm, jose roperoMarch 4, 2011 THERESA TRAINA OBITUARY. He joined Link 80 at age 16 and played with them for three years, touring extensively. zara alexandra traina Actualidad. Wikifamouspeople has ranked John Traina as of the popular celebs list. I am totally shocked and saddened to hear the news of Johns passing. ". 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. He died on November 19, 2010 at 75 years old. God bless all of you. But first let's book a reservation to Stockholm. Newport News, Newport News City County . I thought so highly of Mr. Traina. In 1965, in a match opposed by her father, Buchanan married John Traina, a shipping magnate and art collector. John "Johnny" Walker was born. I pick up the phone to call but no one answers. He was so good to me and sophomore year at SEA he asked me to join he and Anna at the Father Daughter dance, since my dad had passed years before. 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). Because when I tell the committee your plans, they're going to award you the Nobel Prize for Peace.' 7:43 pm, John TrainaAugust 2, 2013 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. I am a very very big fan of yours and have been reading and collecting each book when it comes out. One or more of her novels appear on the New York Times Bestseller list consecutively since 1981, which is a Guinness world record in itself. R.I.P John Traina you will be missed by many. There is always enough love to go around, but it is rare to find a family who embraces that love with the exes etc. May God bless you in your profound time of grief. Theresa "Dot" Ringo Traina died on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. It was a love fest. Im glad sincere persons like this still exist. John Traina adopted both children upon marrying Steel, and they went on to have kids Maxx, Trevor, Todd, Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa and Zara . Catherine left The Chronicle in 2007 but continues to write features for the paper and a twice-weekly society column. It sounds like he led a wonderfully fulfilling 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. Joseph John Traina Sr. Obituary It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Joseph John Traina Sr. of Lebanon, Pennsylvania, who passed away on June 27, 2022, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. My deepest sympathies to the entire family, Or I want advice and will attempt the same thing. 9:55 pm, Cristiana CruzJanuary 21, 2022 May I express my deepest condolences to John's large and wonderful family. 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. You wrote about him so beautifully. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am in my mid-40s and lost my mother 10 years ago. 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. 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. What 78 year old man do you know who looks like that? 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. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. Funeral services will be held privately. He is also survived by a sister, Marisa Traina Hahn, three nephews and a niece. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. Two of them have even received nominations in the Golden Globe awards. Beloved father and grandfather, notable society figure, entrepreneur, civic leader and San. My deepest condolences to the Traina family. We know that John E Traina had been residing in Newport News, Newport News City County, Virginia 23607. I just love the story of his life and the life he shared with DS and his entire family. 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 very much related to your book about your son Nick. But, what a life he lived! Login or Sign-up to show all important data, death records and obituaries absolutely for free! He began the Pearl Cruises, the first Western cruise line to sail to China. Mine in an accident and Connies to cancer. While I thought John Traina would live forever, 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 We lost the head of our family last year. Age 93, born in Labadieville, LA, residing in New Orleans, LA until 1960, Arabi, LA for 45 years, and Azalea Estates Slidell since early 2006. 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. 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. His loss will be felt by all for a long, long time. The son of the famous American romance writer Danielle Steel, Nick Traina's last name comes from his adoptive father, John Traina. I had no idea John had passed away. Klaus R.Hilbert von Hagen, Morgan Hill, California. Mr. Traina was hospitalized for heart pains over the weekend and again Monday morning after suffering a heart attack. He was full of life and added excitement and glamour wherever he went. I don't remember any scene in any place where he wasn't anything but composure and elegance personified," Trevor Traina said. You and I were expecting a baby in 1983 and we spoke once as you were looking fir a Nanny. It was my pleasure to have this time with him. I feel for your children, particularly the one who cried in the hospital. (Juan 5:28,29) John was born on September 26, 1931 in United States.. John is one of the famous and trending celeb who is popular for being a Spouse. He lived it fully and he had fun, and everyone around him had fun too. So sorry to hear about your father's death. John Traina, philanthropist, vintner and world-renowned Faberg collector, died Tuesday in San Francisco of heart disease. 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. He was 79. I learnedlater the children all wanted the photo in their rooms. He looks so young. 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. You have funeral questions, we have answers. I had the pleasure of working with John when I lived in Vancouver as his agent for both the Delta Steamship and Pearl Cruises lines. John is missed, all my prayers and thoughts for his family. Dearest Danielle , Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Feb. 4 to Feb. 6, 2011. Dear Danielle I am 49 years old and have rean all of your books starting when I was a young teen. 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 was so kind to share his wisdom & guidance with me. 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. Here, we see: Thanks for all your help prophet mica, you really gave me my life back with my wife.. prophets website; livingspirits.webs.com. The other significant person who helped raise me was my mothers mother. Updated: June 21, 2016 . My sympathies are with you and your family. He is also survived by a sister, Marisa Traina Hahn, three nephews and a niece. 4:11 pm, Judith BertinatoNovember 1, 2019 Really and truly touched by your amazing story, its like a fairytale story itself . And after 17 years, with great sadness, we parted ways, but we remained very close. I am sorry for Danielle and her children. Traina [], [] buenos amigos de Steele. In 1953, I was waiting for the Sacramento Street bus on the corner of Sacramento and Buchanan. We were married for 17 years, and have been separated and divorced for 16 years. 500 University Blvd. Traina was the son of Danielle Steel and William George Toth. Shortly thereafter I took my nearly 100 year old Mother, Helen, for a visit in the Napa Valley. Love you DS. 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. Cant wait for your book to come out April 5th, Ive asked my other son to buy it for my birthday. Thank you for sharing both your sadness and joy. Its powerfully rich and precious like the pictures on the back of my moms books and her dresses. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. Danielle, "When I met John, I was an insignificant, boring young woman who only knew guys my own age who jerked me around. Even after our divorce, my house was always open to him; we spent wonderful times together with the kids. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. And for a long time after, I wished I could meet a man like him. And he was the grandfather of Johnny and Delphina Traina, Daisy Traina, and Sebastian and Isabel Seidenberg. At such a small age, he had already become an established singer, and was the lead singer for Link 80 and punk. Hoover in port at Yokohama, when I was stationed at a Naval Air Facility in Oppama, Japan during Korean Service in 1954-1955. My condolences to his entire family. 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. One doesnt forget a good friend though. I drove a Studebaker Avanti that had this glove compartment with a pop-up compact. 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). We both think that your professional life is astounding and your private life is to be admired. I learned alot from him. Twelve years later she had son Nick with Bill Toth. My husband and I moved to southern California and I never saw John again. RIP Mr. John Traina. And we were married in June. We were not invited to the big reception at the Danelle Steel home that was once Adolph and Alma Sprekels He is also survived by two ex-wives Diane "Dede" Buchanan Wilsey, and Danielle Steel. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. Wow sounded S que usted tiene fuerza para sobrellevar todo, pero quisiera compartir con usted la lectura del folleto CUANDO MUERE UN SER QUERIDO de los Testigos de Jehov. It honestly all sounds like something out of a book. He will be remembered for all that he was and stood for. I hope during this time the family has the strength and time needed together For we all know how important support is. Im so sorry for your loss. I know you have strength to bear everything, but would like to share with you read the booklet WHEN A LOVED ONE DIES Jehovahs Witnesses. I am so sorry to hear of your ex-husbands passing. 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. John A. Traina, Jr. (26 September 1931 1 February 2011) passed away last Tuesday in San Francisco. She became a features reporter in 1999 and was assigned the society column in 2004. Another shows John, then Jackie on the porch in 1938. I believe Dr. Seifried, who was a major part of his story, is my cousin Stanley from Orville, Ohio. I was planning to visit him with Judy again, when I read the shoking news by way of a one day