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. 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 Dear Danielle, I just came across this sad announcement and although I never met John, I could not help myself from sending you and your family my deepest sympathy. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Mine in an accident and Connies to cancer. 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. I am so sorry to hear of your ex-husbands passing. 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. 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. I thought so highly of Mr. Traina. I hope during this time the family has the strength and time needed together For we all know how important support is. His passing is the end of a life but not a relationship. ". My parents and his parents were friends and they would invite the Trainas to our summer home at Clear Lake. It was the most moving and touching book Ive ever read. I was hoping to hear from you to see if you could email me and let me know how do I survive this. That was very nice. So very sorry for your loss n the loss of your son threw all the tradegy u experience u still continue to write the best book which I enjoy so very much sending u much love n prayers, I loved what you, Danielle Steel, my favorite novelist wrote about your former spouse, John Traina. He was totally unflappable, nothing ever bothered him, and I can hardly ever remember seeing him angry. 10:14 am, Jan FisherMarch 15, 2011 4:34 pm, Judith A. SeifriedMarch 30, 2011 I am sorry for your loss of a loved one. Please accept my sympathy for your loss. Together, they raised eight children before they, too, divorced after 15 years. Sincerely,Carol kramer. He is also survived by two ex-wives Diane Dede Buchanan Wilsey, and Danielle Steel. He was impeccable, perfect, beautiful, and he had a knack for spreading beauty around him. And off he went to the hospital that morning, after breakfast, and they rushed him into surgery for his heart. God Bless Dede, Danelle and all his children. 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. As happens sometimes in life, dreams fade, reality gets the best of us, things happen, people disappoint each other, or tragedies occur. John E Traina John . May he rest in peace Its so hard to lose a child, I know what you went through losing your son. 3:41 pm, nicki mccombieMarch 23, 2011 In 1965, in a match opposed by her father, Buchanan married John Traina, a shipping magnate and art collector. Remaining friends after so many years. John was all about living life, without regrets, without tears, without fears. His passing is the. I had no idea John had passed away. And he always looked 20 or 30 years younger than he was, time just didnt touch him, somewhere on his travels, he must have found the fountain of youth!!! One doesnt forget a good friend though. We rode the bus together every day for a year. We had drinks together a time or twobut always just as good friends. And he called me and invited me out. Home. And I reminded them, 'Don't let anyone touch John's Howard Johnson's sticker.' I am sorry for the loss of a very special person in your life and children. Theresa "Dot" Ringo Traina died on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. He attended local schools and graduated from Stanford University before building a career. 12:24 am, Angela AngusJanuary 5, 2018 Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. 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. On a drive to my family's place in Newport during our courtship, we stopped for lunch at a Howard Johnson's. In 2003, Steele opened the Steele Gallery in San Francisco, an art gallery exhibiting sculptures and paintings from emerging artists. Her 84 novels have sold 590 million copies till date, translated into 28 different languages, and printed in 47 countries worldwide. Catherine Bigelow is a freelance reporter-columnist-blogger who specializes in coverage about boldfaced names and A-List affairs. I am sorry for your loss With heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Because when I tell the committee your plans, they're going to award you the Nobel Prize for Peace.' 4:08 pm, Joan Bell DakinSeptember 6, 2012 On the lifestyle front, her duties also including writing about cannabis culture for The Chronicle and its cannabis website, www.GreenState.com website. Sincerely, 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. 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. She was Bipolar Manic Depressed Like your son,I did everything I could to help her doctors,medicines putting her in rehab in hospitals and anything I could.Saddly on May 5 2010 I lost my baby she was only 18 years old to an accidental overdose.Now I am trying to go on without her it is not easy. 4:11 pm, Judith BertinatoNovember 1, 2019 My deepest sympathy to you and your family, Danielle. We fell in love with each other very quickly. Together they had Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa, Maxx and Zara. I have always thought of Todd and Trevor as my boys. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? He was 79. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. 1:40 pm, Victor GentileApril 4, 2013 ", Matthew Kelly (longtime friend, business partner): "John and I had dinner most Mondays up in the country. 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. He was kind to me, and to my sons, Carlo and Edoardo. 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. She became a features reporter in 1999 and was assigned the society column in 2004. Genealogy profile for John Traina. What an extraordinary man he was, and how lucky we were to know and love him. life and it is a testimony to you to have held him in such esteem after all these years. Steele frequently travels between San Francisco and Paris, and still uses a typewriter to write her manuscripts. Although you were no longer married, it is remarkable how you both remained close friends and beloved parents to all your children. The philanthropist and renowned Faberg collector was a fixture of San Francisco society married first to Dede Buchanan, an ambassador's daughter, and later to author . What a warm. Mary & Family:). Since then, she has worked for the Sunday Style and Datebook sections, covering gala night openings and writing trend pieces. "I try to find comfort that, with time, you get past what you no longer have and appreciate what you did. Dear Danielle A memorial service will be held at The Maritime Museum, 900 Beach Street, San Francisco, 94109, on Friday, 11 February, at 2:00pm. Even after our divorce, my house was always open to him; we spent wonderful times together with the kids. I obtained the original copy sans calendar, had it framed and dropped in to visit John with another gift. Godbless. 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. My husband and I moved to southern California and I never saw John again. As we left, John placed a hotel sticker on the compact, 'Now you'll always remember our lunch.' He lived it fully and he had fun, and everyone around him had fun too. We were married for 17 years, and have been separated and divorced for 16 years. Frederick (Rick) W. Bradley, lifetime friend. Hoover in port at Yokohama, when I was stationed at a Naval Air Facility in Oppama, Japan during Korean Service in 1954-1955. From what you shared, it sounds like John was one hell of a good man; may his soul R.I.P. God bless all of you. (((((HUGS)))). I became engaged during that time and John was at our wedding. I found this quite by accident as I was looking for a place to comment on your book about your son,Nick, who so loved John Traina. My thoughts are with you and may his wonderful soul rest in peace til you see him again one day. Giuseppe was born on June 24 1893, in Santa Marina Salina, Messina, Sicilia, Italy. One of his best friends, Charlie Crocker, said simply, "He was a dear friend of 60 years' standing who will be much missed.". Danielle Steele has a net worth of $375 million. John "Johnny" Walker was born. My heart goes out to you for the endless effort you put forth on his behalf. John is missed, all my prayers and thoughts for his family. I am so glad you got to experience a great love in your life. Traina's greatest joy was his family. It was a love fest. The perpetually tanned and relaxed-looking gentleman exuded a Cary Grant-like star quality. In 1953, I was waiting for the Sacramento Street bus on the corner of Sacramento and Buchanan. 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. JOSEPH TRAINA OBITUARY. Maritime Museun, Friday February 11. 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 am so sorry for the loss of a very handsome man. 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. ), 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 Traina passed away at age 79 years old on April 1, 1999, and was buried at Calverton National Cemetery Section 26 Site 718 210 Princeton Boulevard - Rt 25, in Calverton, New York. 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. At such a small age, he had already become an established singer, and was the lead singer for Link 80 and punk. 500 University Blvd. May I express my deepest condolences to John's large and wonderful family. Wikifamouspeople has ranked John Traina as of the popular celebs list. He is also survived by two ex-wives Diane "Dede" Buchanan Wilsey, and Danielle Steel. 6:10 pm, Mike ReidAugust 14, 2012 He was born in 1945 in Norfolk,. I learned alot from him. "John was so handsome, so charming, so nice. God Bless you and keep you in his loving arms. I looked up and there was John, dazzlingly handsome. He assured us he would be!! And for a long time after, I wished I could meet a man like him. He was 79. Danielle Fernandes Dominique Schuelein-Steel (born August 14, 1947) is an American writer, best known for her romance novels. 26 September 1931 1 February 2011. Over the years you have always demonstrated such grace when it comes to your family, and particularly when you spoke of John. He sounded good. The son of the famous American romance writer Danielle Steel, Nick Traina's last name comes from his adoptive father, John Traina. He was interested in conversations about new things and really seemed to enjoy the variety of life. Age 93, born in Labadieville, LA, residing in New Orleans, LA until 1960, Arabi, LA for 45 years, and Azalea Estates Slidell since early 2006. 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. She has also been involved in a number of mental illness treatment activities. John Traina adopted both children upon marrying Steel, and they went on to have kids Maxx, Trevor, Todd, Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa and Zara . 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. He used drugs, but what wasn't immediately. We all loved him deeply. This is a carousel. 9:55 pm, Cristiana CruzJanuary 21, 2022 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. He immediately struck up a conversation and we quickly discovered we shared a lot of interests including a love of the shipping industry. 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 drove a Studebaker Avanti that had this glove compartment with a pop-up compact. And aside from the good looks, he exudes vitality and life). You should get solace from the fact you always spoke so warmly about him in your blogs. I also want to thank you for years of enjoyment while reading your books. 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. Time gives us strength , courage, and the spirit/ soul a chance to accept and deal with the loss . he will live forever in my fond memories of him. He is also survived by a sister, Marisa Traina Hahn, three nephews and a niece. Please accept my sympathies and I know that you and your family still miss him so much! He looks so young. You have funeral questions, we have answers. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your children. In 1981 he married Steel, becoming father to her children, Beatrix Seidenberg and the late Nick Traina. 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. MARIE TRAINA OBITUARY. 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. And I took a photo of John in front of the home/firehouse next to his antique fire engine. The photo was left with the maid. John Traina leaves a huge void in all your lives. 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Eventually, he and his wife became my friends, and invited me to some dinner parties, with my assorted not very exciting boyfriends at the time. 26 September 1931 1 February 2011. It broke my heart to leave them, but I had to move on. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. I can't believe he's not here. 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. 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 wish I could meet you some day because you have so much warmth and all I can You certainly have a way with words and you described him with such detail. 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. So sorry to hear about your father's death. born in Vienna Austria a city that I truly love. 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. It was my pleasure to have this time with him.