John A. Traina, Jr. (26 September 1931 - 1 February 2011) passed away last Tuesday in San Francisco. Traina [], [] buenos amigos de Steele. Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. Since I always seem to share with you what goes on in my life, I am sharing with you now sad family news for us. Even after our divorce, my house was always open to him; we spent wonderful times together with the kids. I met up with Todd in Hollywood after he was grown, and we went shopping and had a hilarious time together. The first time we skyped he looked great, the second time less so. They seemed like role models of people who had it all, and I enjoyed their company a great deal. Thank you for sharing your life with him to your readers. Samantha Clarke. The well-heeled man-about-town was a highly regarded figure in San Francisco society, which reeled at the news of his death. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! John A. Traina, Jr. (Sept. 26, 1931, to Feb. 1, 2011) passed away last Tuesday in San Francisco. A memorial service will be held at The Maritime Museum, 900 Beach Street, San Francisco, 94109, on Friday, 11 February, at 2:00pm. First i would like to convey my condolences to you and the family if I have learned anything from this is that things happen for a reason and there is no running away from it whether its good or bad what it is youve always inspired me to be myself and do what is right from all the books that i have read of yours but the most moving book of them all is about your son Nick and the life which he had with you and your husband if there is anything i would want to be in life it would have to be a life of writing and what my inner thought bring and make them come to life.. 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. May God bless you in your profound time of grief. One doesnt hear that from ex-wives very often and it was touching to read. (((((HUGS)))). say is that the people who know you and are part of your life are very very "I try to find comfort that, with time, you get past what you no longer have and appreciate what you did. Genealogy for John Traina (c.1919 - d.) family tree on Geni, with over 240 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. 4:11 pm, Judith BertinatoNovember 1, 2019 Standing on that same corner was a young man, incredibly handsome, with a great smile. May he rest in peace. I never felt so lucky in my life. And it says a lot about a man to be mourned by many children and two wives. He looks so young. the inside shots are from elsewhere. he will live forever in my fond memories of him. Updated: June 21, 2016 . Perkins himself is an American entrepreneur, and one of the co-founders of Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, a venture capital firm. He had the largest collection of Faberg cigarette boxes exhibited in museums around the world. Dear Danielle My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I had no idea John had passed away. But, what a life he lived! I knew John Traina since age 2, Grant Grammar School, Lowell High School and thereafter through the years. 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 Sincerely, Box 470427, San Francisco, 94147. I was shocked to hear of Johns death, and thank you for writing this eloquent memoir. 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. A few years later, as I mushed along in my own life, he and his wife separated and divorced. I am so sorry for your loss. We had drinks together a time or twobut always just as good friends. Ive only known one other woman who still speaks lovingly about her ex-husband who died and it is so remarkable. Hed had some heart problems in recent years, but managed them responsibly, and continued living a great life. like my Dads. How could that be? I hope during this time the family has the strength and time needed together For we all know how important support is. I didnt know that John had died, I am so sorry for your loss, How lucky you all were to have had such a wonderful time together. I would love to meet you one day and that would be a dream come true for me They got divorced in 1978, but their relationship inspired Steele to write Now & Forever and Passions Promise. John was wearing a Union Officers uniform and looked incredibly dashing. Sincerely, Our first date was lunch on New Years Day. Peace, prayers and blessings. 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. He was one of the finest and our prayers are with you all.Jim & Christine Bahlinger. Its amazing that all the years past and the pain is as real as it ever was. 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. 8:05 pm, Liann BeckMarch 22, 2011 I can't believe he's not here. He left quickly and elegantly, leaving our entire family to mourn him, bereft to have lost such a lovely man. John must have been a remarkable person and his passing leaves a large emptiness in the world. It was the most moving and touching book Ive ever read. ), musical instruments, the kids friends, a dozen backpacks full of homework, and John never batted an eye, or complained about the noise or chaos. Share Your Memories and Sympathies and Join the Bereaved! John was most gracious and showed her around the property before sitting on his porch looking down the valley through his vineyards, sipping a glass of his Traina Cabernet. Beloved father and grandfather, notable society figure, entrepreneur, civic leader and San Francisco. 6:26 am, Rosa RodriguezFebruary 25, 2011 ". We lost the head of our family last year. Hoover in port at Yokohama, when I was stationed at a Naval Air Facility in Oppama, Japan during Korean Service in 1954-1955. 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. 12:37 pm, Linda MosbyMarch 23, 2011 The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. Wow sounded 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. Though it feels like a part of you is missing and like there is a hole in your heart now, time does heal. 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. 21 books written by her have also provided inspiration for television adaptations. John Traina is a St. Louis soccer icon who will always remain an idol for an entire generation of players. What a beautiful tribute to a lovely man adored by all! 1:40 pm, Victor GentileApril 4, 2013 Me? feeling about ithe was asking me out??? My deepest sympathy to everyone. Holidays bring up a lot of memories. 8:18 am, jose roperoMarch 4, 2011 She had met Danny Zugelder while interviewing a prisoner, whom she married in the prison canteen in 1975. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. John R Traina Sr of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Florida was born on July 24, 1919. 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. What an extraordinary man he was, and how lucky we were to know and love him. He immediately struck up a conversation and we quickly discovered we shared a lot of interests including a love of the shipping industry. John was all about living life, without regrets, without tears, without fears. He had only praise for you and John as parents, and I was very glad to hear it. And after 17 years, with great sadness, we parted ways, but we remained very close. She is counted among the best selling authors alive on this earth, and among the top 5 best selling authors of all time. His exit was as elegant as he was..he danced on, leaving us with all the happy memories of the wonderful times we shared. 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 . You and I were expecting a baby in 1983 and we spoke once as you were looking fir a Nanny. Entradas. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Joseph John Traina Sr. to show support. http://www.tj.org. Home. life and it is a testimony to you to have held him in such esteem after all these years. Frederick (Rick) W. Bradley, lifetime friend. The thing I loved best about John is he was a straight shooter and good-natured - you have to be, with that many children. 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 are so beautiful and have a wonderful life, children etc. 9:55 pm, Cristiana CruzJanuary 21, 2022 The memories will forever live in my heart. The perpetually tanned and relaxed-looking gentleman exuded a Cary Grant-like star quality. John Pell Coster Train (May 25, 1928 - August 13, 2022) was an American investment advisor and writer. 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. I pick up the phone to call but no one answers. 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. From left Todd Traina, Katie Traina, Dede Wilsey, John Traina, Alexis Swanson, and Trevor Traina, attend the San Francisco Opera Gala Friday evening, September 11, 2009. 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. makes me feel that I know him too. Still later my love of my life, Judy OConnor and I were invited to his Fourth of July picnic 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. Passed away in San Francisco. After they divorced, she married real estate magnate Al Wilsey. I worked in Mr. Trainas house for a short time. One of the things I loved about him was that he wanted more children, and so did I. 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. But the girls are heartbroken that their father will never walk them down the aisle. Danielle Fernandes Dominique Schuelein-Steel (born August 14, 1947) is an American writer, best known for her romance novels. LorraineFebruary 24, 2011 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. I drove a Studebaker Avanti that had this glove compartment with a pop-up compact. He was the stepfather of Beatrix Lazard Seidenberg. John E Traina John . 6:10 pm, Mike ReidAugust 14, 2012 TRAINA Joseph Traina, safe in the arms of our Lord, on Friday, February 4, 2011. I cant tell you how much I lvoed the book and then I pulled up this link. 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. Because when I tell the committee your plans, they're going to award you the Nobel Prize for Peace.' I am so sorry to hear you lost him. Our family suffered a devastating loss when my neice took her life at 34. 8:01 pm, Adrian joFebruary 26, 2011 He has missed Fran so much. 6:37 am, Shawn DeCosteAugust 6, 2017 John Traina, philanthropist, vintner and world-renowned Faberg collector, died Tuesday in San Francisco of heart disease. He was married to each for 17 years. I keep that car in Napa. And it was a whirlwind romance. I recently read your book and today I was looking for a way to comment on it. It was a love fest. We were all just in Zihuatenejo for New Year's. She married John Traina in 1981 for the 4th time, with whom she has 5 children: Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa, Maxx and Zara. He is also survived by two ex-wives Diane "Dede" Buchanan Wilsey, and Danielle Steel. My friend Connie Herbert is also a great fan of yours and when we were talking the other day about one of your books we realised that we didnt know very much about you even though Connie especially has read so many of your books so I thought that I would Google you . She was marrying someone else, John was alone and I was amazed that he invited me out. My deepest condolences to the Traina family. He loved classic cars, beautiful antiques, had an incredible wardrobe and was the best dressed man I know. And he was the grandfather of Johnny and Delphina Traina, Daisy Traina, and Sebastian and Isabel Seidenberg. While I thought John Traina would live forever, She covered it well and it was only after her death that it became apparent that she was bipolar. I am very proud to find that they will be entering the diplomatic corps. Genealogy profile for John Traina. His present to us was a lovely crystal bowl which I have always treasured. You should get solace from the fact you always spoke so warmly about him in your blogs. Watching John and Pete Traina play midfield for St. Ambrose was an absolute joy and furthermore will be a treasure forever. She has also been involved in a number of mental illness treatment activities. He was often listed as one of the city's best-dressed men and was a popular dinner companion at private parties and on gala nights, always congenial, wearing a smile and proffering witty anecdotes to amuse people. 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. Anyway, I was in San Francisco in Oct. 2013 on business and decided to look him up . When we separated, I refused to have a war because I wanted our family to continue sharing holidays together. 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. I would love to see you write a story of the wonderful relationship and memories of John and your family. He spent every holiday with us, came to dinner often, we took real pleasure in seeing each other, with and without the kids. 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. What a beautiful tribute to your former husband, but more importantly, a beautiful tribute to a fine human being. What impressed me was the fact that he continued to share holidays with his children in spite of being divorced. Mansion on Washing St.,which you can see in the Frank Sinatra movie,Pal Joey 1957 (DVD 2005). My thoughts are with you and may his wonderful soul rest in peace til you see him again one day. Wonderful. Traina, John P. Sr. Fortified with the Sacraments of Holy Mother Church Wednesday, April 3, 2019. I did not know Mr. Traina personally but knew of him as being one of the last Men of Elegance, a reminder of times long gone. born in Vienna Austria a city that I truly love. 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. Ike a great marriage, what a family, I hope you find happy ness you deserve it! 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. I am so sorry for your loss as well as the pain and sorrow the kids must feel. Please accept my sympathies and I know that you and your family still miss him so much! I can only imagine what a depth-charge this is to your family and children. Wishing Peace for 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. 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. Jerry Brown. He lived it fully and he had fun, and everyone around him had fun too. He reassured me that he loved you and was happy in your home. My sympathies are with you and your family. 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. 12:56 pm, afaf sherbinyFebruary 1, 2013 What a joy for me to read that there are still people like you who are so evolved who can express these wonderful thoughts. zara alexandra traina. As much as it breaks my heart to know he has passed on, it also makes me smile, knowing he's with his beloved Fran. 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. I just came across this blog of yours and it touched my heart. John was truly a one of a kind man and will be sorely missed. But I do believe that you are very fortunate to have had this time with this obviously wonderful man. 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. 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. R.I.P John Traina you will be missed by many. Traina as a boss. Average Age & Life Expectancy I am so sorry for his familywhat a terrible loss. 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. For those who knew Mr. Traina, his death came as a blow. Thanks for sharing all this. 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. He carried himself with a graceful presence on and off the field. John Traina is a member of famous Spouse list. I know you will feel Johns loss for a long, long time. Im sure he never remembered me from that day, although I glimpsed him and his lovely wife at the party. 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. John was Married, with a capital M, and seemed to be a great husband. Traina even adopted her son Nicholas she had from Toth. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. Remember that God is a living god and not for the dead because they all live in his memory until the day of resurrection. 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. He was 79. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. I took a photo of John with his two sons before we went to lunch in Yountville. In 2003, Steele opened the Steele Gallery in San Francisco, an art gallery exhibiting sculptures and paintings from emerging artists. He had the largest collection of Faberg cigarette boxes exhibited in museums around the world. extravaganzas at the Oakville home, which he gave every two years for a few years. And for a long time after, I wished I could meet a man like him. 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).