. To lose a parent was the hardest thing I have ever had to endure. Her 84 novels have sold 590 million copies till date, translated into 28 different languages, and printed in 47 countries worldwide. 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? Its amazing that all the years past and the pain is as real as it ever was. Dear Danielle, I worked for the Trains for 13 months when Trevor and Todd were 2 and 3 years old. My deepest sympathy to you and your family, Danielle. I was hoping to hear from you to see if you could email me and let me know how do I survive this. "When I met John, I was an insignificant, boring young woman who only knew guys my own age who jerked me around. 12:30 pm, jose roperoMarch 4, 2011 Suzie Orrill. Traina as a boss. Looking back at those times, I now realize that the fun we had there, the marvelous parties the company gave for their employees, the opportunites to grow and advance had a lot to do with Mr. John Pell Coster Train (May 25, 1928 - August 13, 2022) was an American investment advisor and writer. I knew John Traina since age 2, Grant Grammar School, Lowell High School and thereafter through the years. Im sure he never remembered me from that day, although I glimpsed him and his lovely wife at the party. Jack was born on January 2, 1935 in the Coney Island section of Brooklyn NY, and remained proud of his Brooklyn heritage. 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. Mr. Traina. He was a great friend - a calm and elegant person. You should get solace from the fact you always spoke so warmly about him in your blogs. At long last, Danielle Steel talks - New York Daily News (John 5:28,29) Be well. And after 17 years, with great sadness, we parted ways, but we remained very close. He was extremely elegant, known for his impeccable style and limitless charm, he added glamour and sophistication to the San Francisco social scene for his entire life. A big hug with all chastity What a warm, kind and loving man. We would leave for the weekends with 9 kids, a mountain of suitcases, three young women to help us, 8 dogs, a pet pig (who was supposed never to grow bigger than 30 pounds and weighed 200 and was a most uncharming pet named Coco!!! I became engaged during that time and John was at our wedding. 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. 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. You and your family are definitely in my thoughts and prayers. And John was truly the handsomest man I have ever known, and was until the day he died, and a kind one. I was only 22 when she passed. You still have beautiful memories to live with after a life with john. My thoughts are with you and may his wonderful soul rest in peace til you see him again one day. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. 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). life and it is a testimony to you to have held him in such esteem after all these years. 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. Mary & Family:). The death of my son Nicky was their first big loss. Marie was a native of Tampa, FL, where she met and married her beloved husband of 56 years, the late John L Traina. I was 23, fresh out of college in Washington State, and working for American President Lines. Still to this day something will happen that I want to share and I will think Ill call Mom. He is also survived by a sister, Marisa Traina Hahn, three nephews and a niece. I just read about this. ", Denise Hale (longtime friend, international jet-setter): "A few years ago, John told me he was thrilled to be spending Thanksgiving with both his former wives and all their children. 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. He was the adoptive father of the late Nick Traina. My sympathies are with you and your family. God Bless, he will always be here with you and your family, because he was such a big part of it. I also want to thank you for years of enjoyment while reading your books. article in the In Memory Column of the S.F. John Traina (c.1919 - d.) - Genealogy 3:41 pm, nicki mccombieMarch 23, 2011 He came up with a creation which was sheer genius and before its time of computers, video machines and modern viewing devices. I am in my mid-40s and lost my mother 10 years ago. And I tend to be a more serious person, and was happy at home with the kids, or working. 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. JOSEPH TRAINA OBITUARY. John was Married, with a capital M, and seemed to be a great husband. Danielle, He loved classic cars, beautiful antiques, had an incredible wardrobe and was the best dressed man I know. 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. 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. zara alexandra traina. Steele frequently travels between San Francisco and Paris, and still uses a typewriter to write her manuscripts. She began her newspaper career at The San Francisco Chronicle in 1995 as an editorial assistant to the features department's editor and columnists. collector, socialite - dies, Todd Traina (left), Katie Traina and 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. Mr. Traina was born on. Our first date was lunch on New Years Day. Hello Ms. Danielle Steel Joseph John Traina Sr. Obituary (1944 - 2022) - Echovita 2:29 pm, Jennifer NixonAugust 29, 2013 But first let's book a reservation to Stockholm. I never felt so lucky in my life. Wishing Peace for You and Your Family. fortunate. 4:11 pm, Judith BertinatoNovember 1, 2019 And he was the grandfather of Johnny and Delphina Traina, Daisy Traina, and Sebastian and Isabel Seidenberg. http://www.tj.org. Danielle, I love you and all your books. John E Traina was born on May 4, 1935. John "Johnny" Walker was born. God Bless Dede, Danelle and all his children. Much love to you and your family. John A. Traina, Jr. (Sept. 26, 1931, to Feb. 1, 2011) passed away last Tuesday in San Francisco. Perkins himself is an American entrepreneur, and one of the co-founders of Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, a venture capital firm. I am glad I was able to reunite with Todd if only for a couple of hours. He sounds like a man who added a lot to life. John Traina, philanthropist, vintner and world-renowned Faberg collector, died Tuesday in San Francisco of heart disease. We both think that your professional life is astounding and your private life is to be admired. But to me it was like losing a parent because we lived with her. daniellesteel.net : John Traina - daniellesteel.net My heart breaks for them, even 2+ years later. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! Kathy Hunt Gordon. I visited his office at 650 California St. S.F.,when his had a beautiful walnut paneled office with American President Lines. One doesnt forget a good friend though. 7:00 pm, Carrie (Rosenfeld) van de VenJanuary 1, 2014 Much of who I am revolves around his views of life and obligation to community. With Sympathy and Admiration for your Writings! 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. He had the largest collection of Faberg cigarette boxes exhibited in museums around the world. My ex-husband, John Traina, father of eight of my nine children, passed away suddenly on February 1st, and it is a huge shock and grief to all of us, and most especially our children. We were all just in Zihuatenejo for New Year's. In 1953, I was waiting for the Sacramento Street bus on the corner of Sacramento and Buchanan. 12:56 pm, afaf sherbinyFebruary 1, 2013 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. Even after our divorce, my house was always open to him; we spent wonderful times together with the kids. The photo was left with the maid. John Train (investment advisor) - Wikipedia 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. The well-heeled man-about-town was a highly regarded figure. Ever! 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. Catherine Bigelow is a freelance reporter-columnist-blogger who specializes in coverage about boldfaced names and A-List affairs. John is missed, all my prayers and thoughts for his family. The pix you included of John is amazing. She had met Danny Zugelder while interviewing a prisoner, whom she married in the prison canteen in 1975. He was like Prince Charming and he remained our Prince Charming. He was one of the finest and our prayers are with you all.Jim & Christine Bahlinger. John Traina Obituary (1931-2011) - San Francisco, CA - San Francisco They seemed like role models of people who had it all, and I enjoyed their company a great deal. Funeral services will be held privately. Thank you for writing such a wonderful story. I just completed reading His Bright Light about your son Nicky. Thank you for writing Nickys story, as it may help another family understand what to look for early in a childs life, and perhaps be able to get help sooner and save a life. I drove a Studebaker Avanti that had this glove compartment with a pop-up compact. Though it feels like a part of you is missing and like there is a hole in your heart now, time does heal. 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. What a wonderful person you are danielle . 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. 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). I have always been a fan of your novels and contacting someone of your renown is something I have never done before. John Traina passed away in St. Louis, Missouri. Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss She was marrying someone else, John was alone and I was amazed that he invited me out. The other significant person who helped raise me was my mothers mother. Its so hard to lose a child, I know what you went through losing your son. He reassured me that he loved you and was happy in your home. I just came across this blog of yours and it touched my heart. 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. I am so sorry for your loss as well as the pain and sorrow the kids must feel. His passing is the. I am sorry for your loss of a loved one. Mine in an accident and Connies to cancer. makes me feel that I know him too. Cant wait for your book to come out April 5th, Ive asked my other son to buy it for my birthday. Really and truly touched by your amazing story, its like a fairytale story itself . What a warm. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. "He was also an artistic person who lived life with great flair and great style. 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. 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. As the years went on I visited his first home with Danelle Steel on Jackson St. to give then a framed enlargement of the 1934 photo in the tub at Clear Lake. I looked up and there was John, dazzlingly handsome. 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. It was my pleasure to have this time with him. He was the stepfather of Beatrix Lazard Seidenberg. Still later my love of my life, Judy OConnor and I were invited to his Fourth of July picnic My deepest sympathies to the entire family, 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. We were married for 17 years, and have been separated and divorced for 16 years. Nick Traina - Wikipedia 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. Dede Wilsey - Wikipedia I was looking for when Danielles next book would be available (I have them all except for the poem one) and I ran across this article. Since then, she has worked for the Sunday Style and Datebook sections, covering gala night openings and writing trend pieces. But in spite of that, we remained good friends, and very close because of the children, and probably also just because we liked each other. 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. like my Dads. Please accept my deepest sympathy. He was interested in conversations about new things and really seemed to enjoy the variety of life. 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. We filled our house with love and light, music and laughter, and a lot of kids!!! He loved his dogs. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your children during this difficult time. Please accept my sympathy for your loss. What 78 year old man do you know who looks like that? May he rest in peace. Ways to honor John Traina's life and legacy. You and I were expecting a baby in 1983 and we spoke once as you were looking fir a Nanny. 12:37 pm, Linda MosbyMarch 23, 2011 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 . I am so very sorry to hear the death of John I know it will be a loss fir u and your. Danielle Steel Says Biography Wrecked Her Marriage - SFGATE Memoir by son of S.F. socialites should set tongues wagging -- and Beloved father and grandfather, notable society figure, entrepreneur, civic leader and San. Remember that God is a living god and not for the dead because they all live in his memory until the day of resurrection. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. At such a small age, he had already become an established singer, and was the lead singer for Link 80 and punk. After they divorced, she married real estate magnate Al Wilsey. John E Traina John . John A. Traina, Jr. He was full of life and added excitement and glamour wherever he went. God Bless all of you. Steele publishes several books every year, and works on at least 5 writing projects at a time. He was a founding editor of The Paris Review . 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. Recently the boys had it detailed. His exit was as elegant as he was..he danced on, leaving us with all the happy memories of the wonderful times we shared. The world, and surely our world, will be a sadder place without him. 8:54 am, Michele RicardApril 23, 2017 Traina [], [] buenos amigos de Steele. My heart goes out to you and yours. He installed a TV in our van to watch video tapes, so the kids could watch a movie on the way to our house in Napa, which avoided the refrain of Are we there yet?. extravaganzas at the Oakville home, which he gave every two years for a few years. I can only imagine what a depth-charge this is to your family and children. Mr. Traina was hospitalized for heart pains over the weekend and again Monday morning after suffering a heart attack. His ways will live on through them. A funeral service is pending. What a joy for me to read that there are still people like you who are so evolved who can express these wonderful thoughts. And in his final month, he was surrounded by that love as his children accompanied him to every cancer treatment. John Traina, philanthropist, vintner and world-renowned Faberg collector, died Tuesday in San Francisco of heart disease. John Traina is a member of famous Spouse list. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joseph John Traina Sr. to show support. We all loved him deeply. 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. 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. Hoover in port at Yokohama, when I was stationed at a Naval Air Facility in Oppama, Japan during Korean Service in 1954-1955. Love you DS. On a drive to my family's place in Newport during our courtship, we stopped for lunch at a Howard Johnson's. 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. ), musical instruments, the kids friends, a dozen backpacks full of homework, and John never batted an eye, or complained about the noise or chaos. John and his wife looked like movie stars to me, and led a golden, elegant life. This memorial website was created in memory of John Traina, 87, born on September 26, 1909 and passed away on February 2, 1997. Thank you again for all the happiness you have brought to us. Even this couple divorced in 1998, and she married Thomas Perkins for the 5th time. What a beautiful tribute to a lovely man adored by all! My wife of 16 years wanted to leave me. My parents and his parents were friends and they would invite the Trainas to our summer home at Clear Lake. I had my daughter Beatrix, and my son Nick was a baby (whom John adopted once we were married). John Traina. I recently read your book and today I was looking for a way to comment on it. Despite varied pursuits and shattered relationships, she is shy, and rarely faces the media. He was extremely elegant, known for his impeccable style and limitless charm, he added glamour and sophistication to the San Francisco social scene for his entire life. He was totally unflappable, nothing ever bothered him, and I can hardly ever remember seeing him angry. I have always enjoyed Danielle Steel books ,but after reading this article.I respect and admire her! 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. We know that John E Traina had been residing in Newport News, Newport News City County, Virginia 23607. We both feel for your loss as we have both lost sons. I know you will feel Johns loss for a long, long time. LorraineFebruary 24, 2011 What impressed me was the fact that he continued to share holidays with his children in spite of being divorced. Traina even adopted her son Nicholas she had from Toth. Please accept my sympathies and I know that you and your family still miss him so much! Chanel hosted a glittering party for more than 300 guests, for the re-opening of its remodeled Union Square boutique, on Nov. 19, 2009. Carolyne Zinko, a native of Wisconsin, joined The San Francisco Chronicle in 1993 as a news reporter covering Peninsula crime, city government and political races. 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. zara alexandra traina 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. Chronicle, Sunday February 6 just 5 days before his Celebration of Life at the S.F. You are truly amazing and so talented. "I try to find comfort that, with time, you get past what you no longer have and appreciate what you did.

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