Gaelle was sooo real! In 2003, Steele opened the Steele Gallery in San Francisco, an art gallery exhibiting sculptures and paintings from emerging artists. John and his wife looked like movie stars to me, and led a golden, elegant life. 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. Since then, she has worked for the Sunday Style and Datebook sections, covering gala night openings and writing trend pieces. 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. 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. 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. sorry to here of your ex-husbands passing i have just read your book about nick touch my heart and soul brought the book thinking it was one of your romances been signed off from work depresion didnt think i could read the book the pain you have been through broke my heart looked at the photos in the book before i readed it my thought was did he died on my birthday which is 9/20 you dont say the date but i have since found out was the 9/20/1997 i feel a real conection to the story you told please reply nicki. 1:40 pm, Victor GentileApril 4, 2013 Rocco Traina (1911-1978) *66, Grave #19313042 - Sysoon You are so lucky to have been a big part of his life. He was 79. 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. 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. 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. The death of Nicholas Traina, who until recently sang with a Berkeley punk-rock group called Link 80, was reported by Howard Rubenstein, the novelist's New York publicist. 6:26 am, Rosa RodriguezFebruary 25, 2011 I feel for your children, particularly the one who cried in the hospital. 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. He is also survived by two ex-wives Diane Dede Buchanan Wilsey, and Danielle Steel. John E Traina was born on May 4, 1935. On the lifestyle front, her duties also including writing about cannabis culture for The Chronicle and its cannabis website, www.GreenState.com website. Chanel hosted a glittering party for more than 300 guests, for the re-opening of its remodeled Union Square boutique, on Nov. 19, 2009. This is a carousel. 26 September 1931 1 February 2011. God bless all of you. Theresa "Dot" Ringo Traina died on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. He sounds like a man who added a lot to life. He is also survived by a sister, Marisa Traina Hahn, three nephews and a niece. R.I.P John Traina you will be missed by many. In the 21st century, it's not just urns and gravestones anymore. You certainly have a way with words and you described him with such detail. And we shared 17 wonderful years. 4:11 pm, Judith BertinatoNovember 1, 2019 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. 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 . He was the stepfather of Beatrix Lazard Seidenberg. I would love to meet you one day and that would be a dream come true for me Over the years I saw John when he was a purser on the American President Line U.S.S. He has missed Fran so much. ), musical instruments, the kids friends, a dozen backpacks full of homework, and John never batted an eye, or complained about the noise or chaos. And John was truly the handsomest man I have ever known, and was until the day he died, and a kind one. 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. Love you DS. He was a founding editor of The Paris Review . 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. I am a very very big fan of yours and have been reading and collecting each book when it comes out. 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. John was wearing a Union Officers uniform and looked incredibly dashing. PS I just read The Award and cried my eyes out! She had met Danny Zugelder while interviewing a prisoner, whom she married in the prison canteen in 1975. 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. 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. 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. Thanks for all your help prophet mica, you really gave me my life back with my wife.. prophets website; livingspirits.webs.com. 5:35 pm, Michelle M.February 25, 2011 But first let's book a reservation to Stockholm. With love, He was a truly lovely person, in many many ways. daniellesteel.net : John Traina - daniellesteel.net But, what a life he lived! 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. It was a love fest. "He was also an artistic person who lived life with great flair and great style. Love always. He was impeccable, perfect, beautiful, and he had a knack for spreading beauty around him. Really and truly touched by your amazing story, its like a fairytale story itself . Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. 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. Newport News, Newport News City County . John Traina sounded like an amazing person. 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. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. 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. zara alexandra traina. "When I met John, I was an insignificant, boring young woman who only knew guys my own age who jerked me around. That was admirable! Maritime Museun, Friday February 11. Jack Traina Obituary (1935 - 2018) - Ridgewood, NJ - Legacy.com He and you will be in my thoughts and prayers. The perpetually tanned and relaxed-looking gentleman exuded a Cary Grant-like star quality. it impossible to put one of your books down for too long without taking a little John E Traina (1935 - 2010) - Newport News, VA thank you for sharing the newspaper cliping with me and all ur readers He was married to each for 17 years. 500 University Blvd. Jos Ropero, I am so sorry for your loss. I contacted prophet mica i saw reviews about online and from a friend, we worked together for a couple days and the last day she came home after work with a bottle of wine and said she wanted to talk. 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). You should get solace from the fact you always spoke so warmly about him in your blogs. 11:51 am, Kathy GordonNovember 19, 2018 There is always enough love to go around, but it is rare to find a family who embraces that love with the exes etc. The photo was left with the maid. They are like family. Toth was a heroin addict and burglar himself, and his son Nicholas was also a drug addict and suffering from bipolar disorder. Nick Traina - Interesting stories about famous people, biographies 9:03 am, Suzie OrrillJuly 9, 2013 12:37 pm, Linda MosbyMarch 23, 2011 Post was not sent - check your email addresses! The top result for your search is John Peter Traina age 50s living in Saint Louis, MO . . Much love to you and your family. I took many photos, all of which are in my photo albums just like Dad. Please accept my heartfelt though late condolences. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your children during this difficult time. 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. LorraineFebruary 24, 2011 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. He assured us he would be!! But to me it was like losing a parent because we lived with her. She said what a mistake she made and we have never looked back. 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. The well-heeled man-about-town was a highly regarded figure. My parents and his parents were friends and they would invite the Trainas to our summer home at Clear Lake. John Traina - S.F. collector, socialite - dies - SFGATE At such a small age, he had already become an established singer, and was the lead singer for Link 80 and punk. Two of them have even received nominations in the Golden Globe awards. In addition to his extensive cache of Faberg cigarette cases, Traina adored historic vehicles, from his collection of early 20th century wagons lining the tree-canopied drive of his beloved, 24-acre Oakville vineyard, to an antique fire truck often parked in the drive of Traina's last home, an 1893 Pacific Heights firehouse once owned by Gov. We all loved him deeply. Mr. Traina was well-loved for his elan, his conversation and the ease at which he put people in social gatherings. 6:37 am, Shawn DeCosteAugust 6, 2017 He loved his dogs. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. In 1981 he married Steel, becoming father to her children, Beatrix Seidenberg and the late Nick Traina. John was truly a one of a kind man and will be sorely missed. But his dedication to his family proved there was no man more diplomatic.". Sincerely,Carol kramer. John Traina Obituary (1931-2011) - San Francisco, CA - San Francisco Time gives us strength , courage, and the spirit/ soul a chance to accept and deal with the loss . We were married for 17 years, and have been separated and divorced for 16 years. He had the largest collection of Faberg cigarette boxes exhibited in museums around the world. Her first husband was steamship executive John Traina, whom she met in her hometown of. Much to everyones horror, he didnt survive the operation, and at 5 oclock that afternoon, he died. She was marrying someone else, John was alone and I was amazed that he invited me out. 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. To lose a parent was the hardest thing I have ever had to endure. I am so very sorry to hear the death of John I know it will be a loss fir u and your. He sounded good. 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. Please accept my sympathy for your loss. Hello Ms. Danielle Steel 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. Our lunches on the veranda of his beautiful home reminded me of Italy. 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. One of his best friends, Charlie Crocker, said simply, "He was a dear friend of 60 years' standing who will be much missed.". His ways will live on through them. 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 lost the head of our family last year. Danielle Steel - Books, Movies & Children - Biography He was a really nice guy, who will be missed by so many. John Traina adopted both children upon marrying Steel, and they went on to have kids Maxx, Trevor, Todd, Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa and Zara . 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. 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 loved classic cars, beautiful antiques, had an incredible wardrobe and was the best dressed man I know. She began her newspaper career at The San Francisco Chronicle in 1995 as an editorial assistant to the features department's editor and columnists. John was all about living life, without regrets, without tears, without fears. I myself just lost my 30 yr old son to brain cancer, but I have his little boy Ian who is 5 who is a miniature of my son. 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. He died peacefully at UCSF Medical Center, said a son, Trevor Traina. He was truly blessed to have you as his mother. One doesnt hear that from ex-wives very often and it was touching to read. Kind, elegant, unforgettable, Our sincerest condolences to the entire Traina family. 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. Another shows John, then Jackie on the porch in 1938. In the foreword to his book, "The Faberg Case," Steel wrote, "The world needs its John Trainas.". 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. 4:06 am, Tara EvansApril 11, 2011 May God bless you in your profound time of grief. Tras su separacin, quedaron y se enamoraron rpidamente, como ella misma ha contado: almorzaron en Ao Nuevo de 1981, l le propuso matrimonio en San Valentn y se casaron en [], [] friends with Steele. As happens sometimes in life, dreams fade, reality gets the best of us, things happen, people disappoint each other, or tragedies occur. He used drugs, but what wasn't immediately. 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. We rode the bus together every day for a year. He left quickly and elegantly, leaving our entire family to mourn him, bereft to have lost such a lovely man. extravaganzas at the Oakville home, which he gave every two years for a few years. Share Your Memories and Sympathies and Join the Bereaved! I dont read or respond to emails much anymore because my computer went belly up, but I hope you will extend my best wishes to all. Dede Wilsey - Wikipedia I cant tell you how much I lvoed the book and then I pulled up this link. 4:34 pm, Judith A. SeifriedMarch 30, 2011 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. 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. fortunate. If you would like to make a comment, please fill out the form below. He sounds so exciting, every day was a new adventure to him. life and it is a testimony to you to have held him in such esteem after all these years. Your children are very blessed to have you and each other that they can lean on during this time. Average Age & Life Expectancy 7:10 am, afaf sherbinyFebruary 1, 2013 article in the In Memory Column of the S.F. Jack Traina, of Ridgewood, New Jersey, passed away Tuesday August 7, 2018. Steele publishes several books every year, and works on at least 5 writing projects at a time. 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. I believe Dr. Seifried, who was a major part of his story, is my cousin Stanley from Orville, Ohio. Genealogy profile for John Traina. He must have been an extra ordinary man and the way you described him
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