The perpetually tanned and relaxed-looking gentleman exuded a Cary Grant-like star quality. As we left, John placed a hotel sticker on the compact, 'Now you'll always remember our lunch.' 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. Your children are very blessed to have you and each other that they can lean on during this time. He was so amazed by them and excited to watch their pursuits in life. 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?. I am sorry for your loss of a loved one. We filled our house with love and light, music and laughter, and a lot of kids!!! Or I want advice and will attempt the same thing. 8:14 am, jose roperoMarch 4, 2011 9:03 am, Suzie OrrillJuly 9, 2013 We had five more together, Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa, Maxx, and Zara. [1] Traina died by suicide by overdosing on lithium at the age of 19. Dearest Danielle , I looked up and there was John, dazzlingly handsome. Peace, prayers and blessings. We were all just in Zihuatenejo for New Year's. He left quickly and elegantly, leaving our entire family to mourn him, bereft to have lost such a lovely man. That was admirable! 4:34 pm, Judith A. SeifriedMarch 30, 2011 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. Children he was a good man and father 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. My husband and I moved to southern California and I never saw John again. 7:43 pm, John TrainaAugust 2, 2013 I was hoping to hear from you to see if you could email me and let me know how do I survive this. 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. I really felt his spirit through the book you wrote about your son, and you looked so wonderful together in photos. He assured us he would be!! Catherine Bigelow is a freelance reporter-columnist-blogger who specializes in coverage about boldfaced names and A-List affairs. It never dawned on me that I would be lucky enough to be in his life one day. In the foreword to his book, "The Faberg Case," Steel wrote, "The world needs its John Trainas.". And then there was a big reception at my home, with music and laughter and people, which is exactly what John wanted. Another shows John, then Jackie on the porch in 1938. 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!!! 4:08 pm, Joan Bell DakinSeptember 6, 2012 He was 79. She is counted among the best selling authors alive on this earth, and among the top 5 best selling authors of all time. (((((HUGS)))). ", Sophia Loren (longtime friend): "I have many wonderful memories of times spent with John, especially in Napa Valley, where he was a warm, gracious host. And for you Danielle may you feel comfort in the good times shared memories and all the treasures that are eternal. Wonderful. He came up with a creation which was sheer genius and before its time of computers, video machines and modern viewing devices. He was a really nice guy, who will be missed by so many. 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. He was a great friend - a calm and elegant person. 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. Though it feels like a part of you is missing and like there is a hole in your heart now, time does heal. Recently the boys had it detailed. I feel for your children, particularly the one who cried in the hospital. I was looking for a list of your books so that I can purchase to read. Samantha Clarke. With Wilsey, he was father to Trevor and Todd Traina and grandfather to Daisy, Johnny and Delphina. 26 September 1931 1 February 2011. He sounded good. 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. Be well. May God bless you and yours. Our lunches on the veranda of his beautiful home reminded me of Italy. 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). And I reminded them, 'Don't let anyone touch John's Howard Johnson's sticker.' Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. Mansion on Washing St.,which you can see in the Frank Sinatra movie,Pal Joey 1957 (DVD 2005). Frederick (Rick) W. Bradley, lifetime friend. She was 8.5 months pregnant at that time. He was totally unflappable, nothing ever bothered him, and I can hardly ever remember seeing him angry. What a beautiful tribute to your former husband, but more importantly, a beautiful tribute to a fine human being. 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. 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. 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. God Bless you and keep you in his loving arms. "You'd have to go to Kuwait to find a man with a better entourage of wives and children - they loved him, and he loved them," said Trevor Traina, an Internet entrepreneur who was close to his father. 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. Im sure they will charm the socks off the Austrians in true Traina style. 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. Here, we see: Our deepest condolences to the entire Traina Family. He led a good life. Remaining friends after so many years. Grief researchers say holding that missing funeral service, even a year or more later, can still help us heal. They seemed like role models of people who had it all, and I enjoyed their company a great deal. 8:05 pm, Liann BeckMarch 22, 2011 On the lifestyle front, her duties also including writing about cannabis culture for The Chronicle and its cannabis website, www.GreenState.com website. Nathaniel Lachenmeyer, in The Outsider, describes losing his father first to schizophrenia and then to death, and Laura Furman, in Ordinary Paradise, portrays the experiences of a woman whose mother dies from cancer when she is a young teenager. I do pray that God will continue to keep you all in his care during this time. Love you DS. You are truly amazing and so talented. Login or Sign-up to show all important data, death records and obituaries absolutely for free! He attended local schools and graduated from Stanford University before building a career. 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 met John at a Gone with the Wind costume party given by friends at their country home. Giuseppe was born on June 24 1893, in Santa Marina Salina, Messina, Sicilia, Italy. Home. Time gives us strength , courage, and the spirit/ soul a chance to accept and deal with the loss . Really and truly touched by your amazing story, its like a fairytale story itself . Early life [ edit] Train was born on the Upper East Side of Manhattan to Helen Coster Gerard and Arthur Train. I just love the story of his life and the life he shared with DS and his entire family. Funeral services will be held privately. To plant trees in memory, please visit the, In loving memory of our cousin from the La Volpe family, I was Mr. John Traina's fitness trainer in 93/ 94. Im so sorry for your loss. His present to us was a lovely crystal bowl which I have always treasured. What 78 year old man do you know who looks like that? He joined Link 80 at age 16 and played with them for three years, touring extensively. I have been reading them since I was a teenager and I am now 52. I was born in San Francisco and now live in Florida. John Traina wasnt a sad person, he was a happy man. May I express my deepest condolences to John's large and wonderful family. I am totally shocked and saddened to hear the news of Johns passing. 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. But the pain is always a part of who we are to become. 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. And John was truly the handsomest man I have ever known, and was until the day he died, and a kind one. Please accept my heartfelt though late condolences. 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. John A. Walker JOHN A. WALKER John Ariel Walker, age 76, passed away November 7, 2022, at home in the arms of his loving wife, Teresa, in Scottsdale, Arizona. For some people, the best send-off is one that they would have loved to attendthemselves: a big party. 6:10 pm, Mike ReidAugust 14, 2012 Continue to trust in the Lord, and he will be with you every step of the way until you meet your beloved family member again. He was like Prince Charming and he remained our Prince Charming. Its powerfully rich and precious like the pictures on the back of my moms books and her dresses. Traina was the son of Danielle Steel and William George Toth. 12:30 pm, jose roperoMarch 4, 2011 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. Shortly thereafter I took my nearly 100 year old Mother, Helen, for a visit in the Napa Valley. 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. 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. Jerry Brown. As happens sometimes in life, dreams fade, reality gets the best of us, things happen, people disappoint each other, or tragedies occur. Wikifamouspeople has ranked John Traina as of the popular celebs list. Dede Wilsey, born Diane Dow Buchanan, was the great-granddaughter of the founder of Dow Chemical Co. He was such a fun man and always, always, put his children first. 6:26 am, Rosa RodriguezFebruary 25, 2011 John was truly a one of a kind man and will be sorely missed. John Traina sounded like an amazing person. He is also survived by a sister, Marisa Traina Hahn, three nephews and a niece. 6:07 pm, Elena CaputoOctober 23, 2021 John Traina, philanthropist, vintner and world-renowned Faberg collector, died Tuesday in San Francisco of heart disease. Thank you again for all the happiness you have brought to us. My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your ex-husband and your childrens father. Un abrazo afectuoso con toda castidad. He made everyone feel special, and I felt like a fairy princess, Cinderella, when I was with him. 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. He was truly blessed to have you as his mother. JOSEPH TRAINA OBITUARY. We fell in love with each other very quickly. Wishing Peace for You and Your Family. 12:24 am, Angela AngusJanuary 5, 2018 We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. He was the stepfather of Beatrix Lazard Seidenberg. Jack Traina, of Ridgewood, New Jersey, passed away Tuesday August 7, 2018. 10:58 pm. P.S. (John 5:28,29) 4:11 pm, Judith BertinatoNovember 1, 2019 John had two adorable very young sons, Trevor and Todd, who were friends of my daughters and I knew well. He was always smiling, and happily engaged all of us in any of our conversations. Chronicle, Sunday February 6 just 5 days before his Celebration of Life at the S.F. His passing is the. Passed away in San Francisco. He was the stepfather of Beatrix Lazard Seidenberg. He spent every holiday with us, came to dinner often, we took real pleasure in seeing each other, with and without the kids. John and I went to Lowell Hight School together. 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. Genealogy for John Traina (c.1919 - d.) family tree on Geni, with over 240 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. God Bless all of you. I thought so highly of Mr. Traina. Chanel hosted a glittering party for more than 300 guests, for the re-opening of its remodeled Union Square boutique, on Nov. 19, 2009. Janet. Even after our divorce, my house was always open to him; we spent wonderful times together with the kids. Marie was a native of Tampa, FL, where she met and married her beloved husband of 56 years, the late John L Traina. I learnedlater the children all wanted the photo in their rooms. -Ashley, Please accept my deepest sympathy at your loss. Mr. Traina was well-loved for his elan, his conversation and the ease at which he put people in social gatherings. My wife of 16 years wanted to leave me. zara alexandra traina. John E Traina was born on May 4, 1935. She began her newspaper career at The San Francisco Chronicle in 1995 as an editorial assistant to the features department's editor and columnists. Thanks for all your help prophet mica, you really gave me my life back with my wife.. prophets website; livingspirits.webs.com. The pix you included of John is amazing. John Robert & Elizabeth Lauricella. As of 2021, she has written 190 books, including over 140 novels.. Based in California for most of her career, Steel has produced several . He was a longtime shipping line executive, first running the passenger division of American President Lines, then working for Prudential Cruises and Grace Cruises. After they divorced, she married real estate magnate Al Wilsey. John and his wife looked like movie stars to me, and led a golden, elegant life. Her first husband was steamship executive John Traina, whom she met in her hometown of. I am sure your family will find Mr. Trainas mark in many things they do. 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. after I left in 1969. I am glad I was able to reunite with Todd if only for a couple of hours. Still later my love of my life, Judy OConnor and I were invited to his Fourth of July picnic 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. Her 84 novels have sold 590 million copies till date, translated into 28 different languages, and printed in 47 countries worldwide. article in the In Memory Column of the S.F. fortunate. She has also been involved in a number of mental illness treatment activities. I am sorry for Danielle and her children. 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. Love always. "He was also an artistic person who lived life with great flair and great style. His ways will live on through them. And he was the grandfather of Johnny and Delphina Traina, Daisy Traina, and Sebastian and Isabel Seidenberg. John must have been a remarkable person and his passing leaves a large emptiness in the world. Mr. Traina was hospitalized for heart pains over the weekend and again Monday morning after suffering a heart attack. I appreciated his positive spirit just. John Pell Coster Train (May 25, 1928 - August 13, 2022) was an American investment advisor and writer. 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. Our first date was lunch on New Years Day. His exit was as elegant as he was..he danced on, leaving us with all the happy memories of the wonderful times we shared. She was marrying someone else, John was alone and I was amazed that he invited me out.