I can only imagine what a depth-charge this is to your family and children. "John was so handsome, so charming, so nice. John was so kind to share his wisdom & guidance with me. 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. That was very nice. Early life [ edit] Train was born on the Upper East Side of Manhattan to Helen Coster Gerard and Arthur Train. The other significant person who helped raise me was my mothers mother. And it was a whirlwind romance. My deepest sympathy to everyone. 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. I looked up and there was John, dazzlingly handsome. Be well. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. 11:51 am, Kathy GordonNovember 19, 2018 And we shared 17 wonderful years. zara alexandra traina. God Bless all of you. 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 . Beloved father and grandfather, notable society figure, entrepreneur, civic leader and San Francisco. 6:26 am, Rosa RodriguezFebruary 25, 2011 Remember that God is a living god and not for the dead because they all live in his memory until the day of resurrection. We were all just in Zihuatenejo for New Year's. 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. Mr. Traina was born on. John and his wife looked like movie stars to me, and led a golden, elegant life. What a beautiful tribute to your former husband, but more importantly, a beautiful tribute to a fine human being. Sincerely, Don Cowan, thoroughly enjoyed the times he traveled with John, or ran into him and Danielle on Union Street where we lived. He sounded good. 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. John Traina leaves a huge void in all your lives. He was the stepfather of Beatrix Lazard Seidenberg. With love, 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. 7:00 pm, Carrie (Rosenfeld) van de VenJanuary 1, 2014 We had five more together, Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa, Maxx, and Zara. And I reminded them, 'Don't let anyone touch John's Howard Johnson's sticker.' 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. Mr. Traina. 27 febrero, 2023 . He died on November 19, 2010 at 75 years old. John A. Traina, Jr. (26 September 1931 1 February 2011) passed away last Tuesday in San Francisco. Dear Danielle, I worked for the Trains for 13 months when Trevor and Todd were 2 and 3 years old. He would have hated to be diminished, old and sick. 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. Genealogy profile for John Traina. Dearest Danielle , They seemed like role models of people who had it all, and I enjoyed their company a great deal. I also want to thank you for years of enjoyment while reading your books. My heart goes out to you for the endless effort you put forth on his behalf. You should get solace from the fact you always spoke so warmly about him in your blogs. Your novels are the BEST!! My husband and I moved to southern California and I never saw John again. 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. What a joy for me to read that there are still people like you who are so evolved who can express these wonderful thoughts. She covered it well and it was only after her death that it became apparent that she was bipolar. I came upon this link by accident about your husband, John Traina. She had met Danny Zugelder while interviewing a prisoner, whom she married in the prison canteen in 1975. I am sorry for your loss With heartfelt condolences to you and your family. 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. Its so hard to lose a child, I know what you went through losing your son. He was a founding editor of The Paris Review . I took a photo of John with his two sons before we went to lunch in Yountville. Im so sorry for your loss. His passing is the. Mr. Traina then wed best-selling author Danielle Steel. Please accept my sympathies and I know that you and your family still miss him so much! John Traina - S.F. Wonderful. Toth was a heroin addict and burglar himself, and his son Nicholas was also a drug addict and suffering from bipolar disorder. I just completed reading His Bright Light about your son Nicky. We were not invited to the big reception at the Danelle Steel home that was once Adolph and Alma Sprekels Traina even adopted her son Nicholas she had from Toth. He was so amazed by them and excited to watch their pursuits in life. Danielle Im sorry you have lost the shine in your sun! But his dedication to his family proved there was no man more diplomatic.". After they divorced, she married real estate magnate Al Wilsey. And aside from the good looks, he exudes vitality and life). He was interested in conversations about new things and really seemed to enjoy the variety of life. Traina [], [] buenos amigos de Steele. But the girls are heartbroken that their father will never walk them down the aisle. I have been reading them since I was a teenager and I am now 52. He lived it fully and he had fun, and everyone around him had fun too. LorraineFebruary 24, 2011 ), musical instruments, the kids friends, a dozen backpacks full of homework, and John never batted an eye, or complained about the noise or chaos. He assured us he would be!! I hope during this time the family has the strength and time needed together For we all know how important support is. He was a longtime shipping line executive, first running the passenger division of American President Lines, then working for Prudential Cruises and Grace Cruises. Home. I read it through and found this to be truly a love story. 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. A fourth-generation Northern Californian, Miss Bigelow first divined her love of San Francisco by reading the dispatches of such classic Chronicle columnists as Pat Steger, Stanton Delaplane, Charles McCabe and Herb Caen. John and Fran were the sweetest, and more than neighbors. 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. John Traina, philanthropist, vintner and world-renowned Faberg collector, died Tuesday in San Francisco of heart disease. What a beautiful tribute to a lovely man adored by all! Recently the boys had it detailed. Even this couple divorced in 1998, and she married Thomas Perkins for the 5th time. fortunate. Im sure he never remembered me from that day, although I glimpsed him and his lovely wife at the party. But first let's book a reservation to Stockholm. Though it feels like a part of you is missing and like there is a hole in your heart now, time does heal. John Traina is a well known Spouse. He has missed Fran so much. i worked for him in oakville for two years ..couldnt have been nicer and fair ,Im very sorry for your loss a good man, areally fine human being. 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. 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. Janet. May God bless you and yours. Mr. Traina was hospitalized for heart pains over the weekend and again Monday morning after suffering a heart attack. 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? 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 had the pleasure of working with John when I lived in Vancouver as his agent for both the Delta Steamship and Pearl Cruises lines. 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 I said, 'OK. 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. I never felt so lucky in my life. The pix you included of John is amazing. Mine in an accident and Connies to cancer. 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. Ways to honor John Traina's life and legacy. Samantha Clarke. I had my daughter Beatrix, and my son Nick was a baby (whom John adopted once we were married). 12:37 pm, Linda MosbyMarch 23, 2011 Its powerfully rich and precious like the pictures on the back of my moms books and her dresses. I am so sorry to read about your loss. 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. Managed by: Taya T Thurman . the inside shots are from elsewhere. And for a long time after, I wished I could meet a man like him. He was the stepfather of Beatrix Lazard Seidenberg. 11:00 am, Yoko YanariMay 19, 2011 I was so saddened by the news of his passing. Really and truly touched by your amazing story, its like a fairytale story itself . May God bless you in your profound time of grief. Mary & Family:). Danielle Steel: In spite of their almost 20-year age difference, Steel was dazzled by Traina. John Pell Coster Train (May 25, 1928 - August 13, 2022) was an American investment advisor and writer. She married John Traina in 1981 for the 4th time, with whom she has 5 children: Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa, Maxx and Zara. Children he was a good man and father John Traina wasnt a sad person, he was a happy man. Your children are very blessed to have you and each other that they can lean on during this time. What a wonderful person you are danielle . One doesnt hear that from ex-wives very often and it was touching to read. John Traina is a St. Louis soccer icon who will always remain an idol for an entire generation of players. "My children are devastated by John's death. When John moved to the 3022 Washington St. Firehouse, I visited him again with photos. At such a small age, he had already become an established singer, and was the lead singer for Link 80 and punk. Thank you for sharing so intimately with us. 500 University Blvd. May I express my deepest condolences to John's large and wonderful family. Standing on that same corner was a young man, incredibly handsome, with a great smile. 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. my wife came back,..before then I didnt know where to turn. He carried himself with a graceful presence on and off the field. He sounds like a man who added a lot to life. Devoted father of Karen Walgamotte . He was a great friend - a calm and elegant person. after I left in 1969. 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 . She was 85, a native of Torbert, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge. Ever! Jack was born on January 2, 1935 in the Coney Island section of Brooklyn NY, and remained proud of his Brooklyn heritage. There are many black and white photos of John, his sister Marissa, who I understand just suffered a severe stroke, and his parents at Clear Lake as early as 1934 with John, Marissa and I at ages 2, 3 and 1, respectively in a big water tub on the lawn overlooking the Lake. 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. Box 470427, San Francisco, CA 94147. John Traina adopted both children upon marrying Steel, and they went on to have kids Maxx, Trevor, Todd, Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa and Zara . 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. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. He was a remarkably kind, patient, easy going man, had the perfect personality to be the father of so many children. The photo was left with the maid. He was married to each for 17 years. It was my pleasure to have this time with him. Much to everyones horror, he didnt survive the operation, and at 5 oclock that afternoon, he died. And even then, he looked handsome and debonair and tolerated it well. Thank you for all your sharing with us, your readers. 10:58 pm. 8:14 am, jose roperoMarch 4, 2011 He was kind to me, and to my sons, Carlo and Edoardo. The well-heeled man-about-town was a highly regarded figure. 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. He was totally unflappable, nothing ever bothered him, and I can hardly ever remember seeing him angry. John was fun to be with, always full of life. In 1953, I was waiting for the Sacramento Street bus on the corner of Sacramento and Buchanan. 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. Thank you for writing such a wonderful story. Ive only known one other woman who still speaks lovingly about her ex-husband who died and it is so remarkable. 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. We rode the bus together every day for a year. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. This year will mark the 25 anniversary oft mothers death. Much love, 12:56 pm, afaf sherbinyFebruary 1, 2013 So sorry to hear about your father's death. Hed had some heart problems in recent years, but managed them responsibly, and continued living a great life. 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 would love to read that one?? 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. Death: Immediate Family: Son of Thomas Traina and Carmella Husband of Private and Private Father of Private Brother of Private; Private and Private . Me? feeling about ithe was asking me out??? I recently read your book and today I was looking for a way to comment on it. I am sure your family will find Mr. Trainas mark in many things they do. Love you DS. 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. He was 79. He was full of life and added excitement and glamour wherever he went. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. God bless all of you. He was married for 16 years to Dede Buchanan, with whom he had two sons. 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. And it says a lot about a man to be mourned by many children and two wives. 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. He was impeccable, perfect, beautiful, and he had a knack for spreading beauty around him. ". Remaining friends after so many years. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. We didnt have a chance to get her the help she needed and a beautiful life was wasted. It brought back some fond memories of the days I spent in San Francisco and Napa. Genealogy for John Traina (c.1919 - d.) family tree on Geni, with over 240 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. MARIE TRAINA OBITUARY. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. 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 is the bestselling living author and one of the best-selling fiction author of all time, with over 800 million copies sold. 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 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. 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. As of 2018 John Traina is 79 years (age at death) years old. I worked in Mr. Trainas house for a short time. 6:42 pm, Reshma KellyMay 27, 2013 But I do believe that you are very fortunate to have had this time with this obviously wonderful man. Because when I tell the committee your plans, they're going to award you the Nobel Prize for Peace.' 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. I worked for John in the late 70s at Prudential-Grace and Delta Steamship Lines. He attended local schools and graduated from Stanford University before building a career. Kathy Hunt Gordon. And in his final month, he was surrounded by that love as his children accompanied him to every cancer treatment. We know that John E Traina had been residing in Newport News, Newport News City County, Virginia 23607. John "Johnny" Walker was born. 1 of 6 John Traina at Lake Tahoe in 2010. I feel for your children, particularly the one who cried in the hospital. But he was extremely sentimental, too. I can't believe he's not here. 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. Whitepages person search is the fastest way to find contact information online. I met up with Todd in Hollywood after he was grown, and we went shopping and had a hilarious time together. We held a private funeral a week ago and a memorial the following week for his many friends. My wife of 16 years wanted to leave me. 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. He came up with a creation which was sheer genius and before its time of computers, video machines and modern viewing devices. The perpetually tanned and relaxed-looking gentleman exuded a Cary Grant-like star quality. John E Traina was born on May 4, 1935. 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.