THERESA TRAINA OBITUARY. Samantha Clarke. I am sorry for Danielle and her children. 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. She became a features reporter in 1999 and was assigned the society column in 2004. 8:20 am, Mary KeayMarch 8, 2011 I very much related to your book about your son Nick. 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 was such a fun man and always, always, put his children first. One doesnt hear that from ex-wives very often and it was touching to read. You certainly have a way with words and you described him with such detail. 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. 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. Sincerely,Carol kramer. You still have beautiful memories to live with after a life with john. John Traina, in 1985 . She started her writing career at the age of 19, and now she has been the author of a number of non-fiction books, childrens books and poetry, in addition to novels. He thoroughly enjoyed his kids, his friends, his homes, his travels, new adventures, exotic places (where I would have been terrified to go). But his dedication to his family proved there was no man more diplomatic.". 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. I had my daughter Beatrix, and my son Nick was a baby (whom John adopted once we were married). She was 85, a native of Torbert, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge. 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. I know you will feel Johns loss for a long, long time. John was all about celebrating life. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, In the days that follow the shuffling off of our mortal coil, rare is the person whose oral epitaph does not include an aside beginning with the word "but.". Danielle Steele has a net worth of $375 million. If you would like to make a comment, please fill out the form below. John gathered around him the most interesting people, who all shared his joy for life and his devotion to family and friends. 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. John Traina is a well known Spouse. John Traina adopted both children upon marrying Steel, and they went on to have kids Maxx, Trevor, Todd, Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa and Zara . As of 2018 John Traina is 79 years (age at death) years old. He and you will be in my thoughts and prayers. Don Cowan, thoroughly enjoyed the times he traveled with John, or ran into him and Danielle on Union Street where we lived. He is also survived by two ex-wives Diane "Dede" Buchanan Wilsey, and Danielle Steel. My sympathies are with you and your family. It broke my heart to leave them, but I had to move on. John must have been a remarkable person and his passing leaves a large emptiness in the world. November 19, 2010 . He was married to each for 17 years. You are so lucky to have been a big part of his life. We filled our house with love and light, music and laughter, and a lot of kids!!! Joseph Traina Obituary (2011) - New Orleans, LA - The Times-Picayune I looked up and there was John, dazzlingly handsome. John Traina sounded like an amazing person. He must have been an extra ordinary man and the way you described him 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 5:28,29) "My children are devastated by John's death. What a warm, kind and loving man. Mr. Traina then wed best-selling author Danielle Steel. 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. say is that the people who know you and are part of your life are very very Dear Danielle I am sorry for your loss of a loved one. She had met Danny Zugelder while interviewing a prisoner, whom she married in the prison canteen in 1975. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Feb. 4 to Feb. 6, 2011. Sincerely, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. He was movie star handsome when I met him, and until his very last day. He was the stepfather of Beatrix Lazard Seidenberg. 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 am so sorry for your loss as well as the pain and sorrow the kids must feel. 26 September 1931 1 February 2011. He sounds so exciting, every day was a new adventure to him. Box 470427, San Francisco, 94147. 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. Much love, born in Vienna Austria a city that I truly love. John Pell Coster Train (May 25, 1928 - August 13, 2022) was an American investment advisor and writer. My thoughts are with you and may his wonderful soul rest in peace til you see him again one day. 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. 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. He attended local schools and graduated from Stanford University before building a career. Send simple, comforting meals with Home Chef. Kind, elegant, unforgettable, Our sincerest condolences to the entire Traina family. I have always enjoyed Danielle Steel books ,but after reading this article.I respect and admire her! I will miss him. [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 . 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. He reassured me that he loved you and was happy in your home. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your children. Condolences to family and friends.May you gain support and prayers to sustain you at this difficult time.Isaiah 57:15, John Traina is a St. Louis soccer icon who will always remain an idol for an entire generation of players. He had moved back into my house during chemo, so he would be more comfortable and could be near to our children. Giuseppe was born on June 24 1893, in Santa Marina Salina, Messina, Sicilia, Italy. Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss I just came across this blog of yours and it touched my heart. You and your family are definitely in my thoughts and prayers. Devoted father of Karen Walgamotte . The top result for your search is John Peter Traina age 50s living in Saint Louis, MO . 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. MARIE TRAINA OBITUARY. Shortly thereafter I took my nearly 100 year old Mother, Helen, for a visit in the Napa Valley. 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 both feel for your loss as we have both lost sons. May God give you and your children the courage and you always remember John in the same happy way and cherish the happy moments you all spent together. Children he was a good man and father Its so hard to lose a child, I know what you went through losing your son. Un abrazo afectuoso con toda castidad. The line was used for an episode of the popular 1970s TV series "The Love Boat" with stars Ursula Andress, John Forsythe and Linda Evans, according to Trevor Traina. A memorial service will be held at The Maritime Museum, 900 Beach Street, San Francisco, 94109, on Friday, 11 February, at 2:00pm. Her first husband was steamship executive John Traina, whom she met in her hometown of. (Juan 5:28,29) He loved his dogs. fortunate. John Traina (1909-1997) *87, Grave #8476960 - Sysoon 6:37 am, Shawn DeCosteAugust 6, 2017 it impossible to put one of your books down for too long without taking a little 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. John and I went to Lowell Hight School together. 27 febrero, 2023 . A handsome, elegant man, impeccably groomed, with a radiant smile. Dede Wilsey, born Diane Dow Buchanan, was the great-granddaughter of the founder of Dow Chemical Co. The pain never truly goes away, but the ability to remember all of those wonderful things about your childhood will eventually make you smile and laugh instead of cry. 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. Suzie Orrill. . You have funeral questions, we have answers. As of 2021, she has written 190 books, including over 140 novels.. Based in California for most of her career, Steel has produced several . And then suddenly, the house of cards came down, he had 3 rapid heart attacks toward the end of chemo, but even then he and we were convinced hed be fine. Two of them have even received nominations in the Golden Globe awards. Nicholas John Steel "Nick" Traina (1978-1997) - Find a Grave 4:06 am, Tara EvansApril 11, 2011 I am in my mid-40s and lost my mother 10 years ago. I have been reading them since I was a teenager and I am now 52. He was truly blessed to have you as his mother. Thank you for sharing both your sadness and joy. Mr. Traina was hospitalized for heart pains over the weekend and again Monday morning after suffering a heart attack. 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. 1 of 6 John Traina at Lake Tahoe in 2010. I was planning to visit him with Judy again, when I read the shoking news by way of a one day We both think that your professional life is astounding and your private life is to be admired. Danielle Steel - Books, Movies & Children - Biography With Sympathy and Admiration for your Writings! I took a photo of John with his two sons before we went to lunch in Yountville. A memorial service will be held at The Maritime Museum, 900 Beach Street, San Francisco, 94109, on Friday, 11 February, at 2:00pm. Chronicle, Sunday February 6 just 5 days before his Celebration of Life at the S.F. He is also survived by a sister, Marisa Traina Hahn, three nephews and a niece. Giving to charity is a meaningful way to honor someone who has died. They seemed like role models of people who had it all, and I enjoyed their company a great deal. 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). He will be remembered for all that he was and stood for. I am very proud to find that they will be entering the diplomatic corps. Danielle, I love you and all your books. The well-heeled man-about-town was a highly regarded figure in San Francisco society, which reeled at the news of his death. Let him rest in peace . John Traina leaves a huge void in all your lives. 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 left quickly and elegantly, leaving our entire family to mourn him, bereft to have lost such a lovely man. Our lunches on the veranda of his beautiful home reminded me of Italy. He died peacefully at UCSF Medical Center, said a son, Trevor Traina. Rocco Traina (1911-1978) *66, Grave #19313042 - Sysoon Catherine Bigelow is a freelance reporter-columnist-blogger who specializes in coverage about boldfaced names and A-List affairs. ", 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. 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. 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. After they divorced, she married real estate magnate Al Wilsey. [] de Steele. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your children during this difficult time. 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. He began the Pearl Cruises, the first Western cruise line to sail to China. . Dearest Danielle , 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. What a beautiful tribute to a lovely man adored by all! 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. I find 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. Share Your Memories and Sympathies and Join the Bereaved! But first let's book a reservation to Stockholm. David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. While Steele tried everything to give proper medical assistance to her son, Traina died of morphine overdose at the age of 19. To lose a parent was the hardest thing I have ever had to endure. 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. Beloved husband of 44 years to the late Luisa Deliteris Traina. 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?. 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. 8:54 am, Michele RicardApril 23, 2017 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 don't remember any scene in any place where he wasn't anything but composure and elegance personified," Trevor Traina said. 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 . She married Claude-Eric Lazard in 1965, and divorced him in 1974 after several years of separation. Early life [ edit] Train was born on the Upper East Side of Manhattan to Helen Coster Gerard and Arthur Train. John was fun to be with, always full of life. Beloved father and grandfather, notable society figure, entrepreneur, civic leader and San Francisco. I made life-long friends there, and my first husband, Capt. 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. Toth was a heroin addict and burglar himself, and his son Nicholas was also a drug addict and suffering from bipolar disorder. The thing I loved best about John is he was a straight shooter and good-natured - you have to be, with that many children. I hope during this time the family has the strength and time needed together For we all know how important support is. Peace, prayers and blessings. Janet. Funeral services will be held privately. And everyone loved everyone. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. 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. 21 books written by her have also provided inspiration for television adaptations. He used drugs, but what wasn't immediately. I can't believe he's not here. 9:03 am, Suzie OrrillJuly 9, 2013 Sincerely, Did you ever write a book about your lives together in Napa?? I have one of his books, as a memento of a wonderful and surely not to be forgotten human being. Because when I tell the committee your plans, they're going to award you the Nobel Prize for Peace.' 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. And in his final month, he was surrounded by that love as his children accompanied him to every cancer treatment. 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. Thank you for sharing your life with him to your readers. John A. Traina, Jr. (26 September 1931 - 1 February 2011) passed away last Tuesday in San Francisco. Average Age & Life Expectancy Though it feels like a part of you is missing and like there is a hole in your heart now, time does heal.

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