";s:4:"text";s:18147:"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. John Traina, philanthropist, vintner and world-renowned Faberg collector, died Tuesday in San Francisco of heart disease. He began the Pearl Cruises, the first Western cruise line to sail to China. When we separated, I refused to have a war because I wanted our family to continue sharing holidays together. Recently the boys had it detailed. You should get solace from the fact you always spoke so warmly about him in your blogs. Its so hard to lose a child, I know what you went through losing your son. We were married for 17 years, and have been separated and divorced for 16 years. 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 was Mr. John Traina's fitness trainer in 93/ 94. I am so sorry for your loss. At such a small age, he had already become an established singer, and was the lead singer for Link 80 and punk. he will live forever in my fond memories of him. 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. I learnedlater the children all wanted the photo in their rooms. What a wonderful person you are danielle . 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!!! 2:29 pm, Jennifer NixonAugust 29, 2013 He enjoyed a long and respected career in shipping (American President Lines, Grace Lines, Prudential Lines, Delta Lines) and was among the first to start cruises into China. A funeral service is pending. That has got to be so hard for your children in their 20s to have lost such a special father. He must have been an extra ordinary man and the way you described him Though it feels like a part of you is missing and like there is a hole in your heart now, time does heal. I was born in San Francisco and now live in Florida. What a beautiful love story that you have shared. 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. Here, we see: 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). What a joy for me to read that there are still people like you who are so evolved who can express these wonderful thoughts. I am so glad you got to experience a great love in your life. I am very proud to find that they will be entering the diplomatic corps. Please accept my sympathies and I know that you and your family still miss him so much! Im so sorry for your loss. born in Vienna Austria a city that I truly love. And he was the grandfather of Johnny and Delphina Traina, Daisy Traina, and Sebastian and Isabel Seidenberg. John was a great conversationalist, very well-read chap, and we discussed philosophy and politics. Thank you for writing such a wonderful story. 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. 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. I am in my mid-40s and lost my mother 10 years ago. John gathered around him the most interesting people, who all shared his joy for life and his devotion to family and friends. Select the best result to find their address, phone number, relatives, and public records. ), musical instruments, the kids friends, a dozen backpacks full of homework, and John never batted an eye, or complained about the noise or chaos. Traina's greatest joy was his family. I really felt his spirit through the book you wrote about your son, and you looked so wonderful together in photos. Time gives us strength , courage, and the spirit/ soul a chance to accept and deal with the loss . John Traina. Box 470427, San Francisco, 94147. 21 books written by her have also provided inspiration for television adaptations. John was fun to be with, always full of life. I just read about this. What a wonderful person you danielle few people are so grateful these days no you are so creative having such a husband beside you. My deepest sympathy to you and your family, Danielle. Over the years I saw John when he was a purser on the American President Line U.S.S. 8:20 am, Mary KeayMarch 8, 2011 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. Or I want advice and will attempt the same thing. Giuseppe was born on June 24 1893, in Santa Marina Salina, Messina, Sicilia, Italy. He was a really nice guy, who will be missed by so many. zara alexandra traina. My sympathies are with you and your family. "John was so handsome, so charming, so nice. Login or Sign-up to show all important data, death records and obituaries absolutely for free! Ironically, my first law firm, Low, Ball and Lynch moved there from the Alcoa Bldg. I just completed reading His Bright Light about your son Nicky. Much love, Our lunches on the veranda of his beautiful home reminded me of Italy. 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). From what you shared, it sounds like John was one hell of a good man; may his soul R.I.P. 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. I too had a daughter,Danielle whom I named after my favorite author! I wish I could meet you some day because you have so much warmth and all I can David Kessler's top 4 tips for dealing with holiday grief. May he rest in peace. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. Danielle Steel: In spite of their almost 20-year age difference, Steel was dazzled by Traina. Because when I tell the committee your plans, they're going to award you the Nobel Prize for Peace.' A memorial service will be held at The Maritime Museum, 900 Beach Street, San Francisco, 94109, on Friday, 11 February, at 2:00pm. But first let's book a reservation to Stockholm. And we know several people who have lived years with leukemia, and have done well. I had my daughter Beatrix, and my son Nick was a baby (whom John adopted once we were married). As of 2018 John Traina is 79 years (age at death) years old. Mansion on Washing St.,which you can see in the Frank Sinatra movie,Pal Joey 1957 (DVD 2005). Im glad sincere persons like this still exist. Many years ago you quoted a passage from the Bible that has always resonated with me, that God places the solitary in families. Now, more than ever, I know that these words you penned at the beginning of Family Album are particularly appropriate, because it seems that your own family story started in many ways when John entered your life. Our first date was lunch on New Years Day. The son of the famous American romance writer Danielle Steel, Nick Traina's last name comes from his adoptive father, John Traina. You are truly amazing and so talented. it impossible to put one of your books down for too long without taking a little God bless all of you. Sincerely,Carol kramer. Jerry Brown. John was a man of a thousand interests, always fascinated by a variety of topics. [2] Career [ edit] Traina started his first band, Shanker, at age 13 with Max Leavitt. Looking back at those times, I now realize that the fun we had there, the marvelous parties the company gave for their employees, the opportunites to grow and advance had a lot to do with Mr. He was married for 16 years to Dede Buchanan, with whom he had two sons. 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. Thanks for sharing all this. He is also survived by a sister, Marisa Traina Hahn, three nephews and a niece. 6:10 pm, Mike ReidAugust 14, 2012 For those who knew Mr. Traina, his death came as a blow. 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. John was so kind to share his wisdom & guidance with me. Passed away in San Francisco. ", 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. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. 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. time out to read more as the day goes on. He was the stepfather of Beatrix Lazard Seidenberg. Wow sounded My heart goes out to you and yours. Much of who I am revolves around his views of life and obligation to community. Traina as a boss. Please accept my heartfelt though late condolences. John must have been a remarkable person and his passing leaves a large emptiness in the world. We shared Christmas with him, afterwards he went to Mexico with friends, and in mid January, he was to have chemo, to deal with the leukemia. 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. "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. I recently read your book and today I was looking for a way to comment on it. Thank you for sharing so intimately with us. My deepest sympathies to the entire family, Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. Since then, she has worked for the Sunday Style and Datebook sections, covering gala night openings and writing trend pieces. John and Fran were the sweetest, and more than neighbors. Beloved father and grandfather, notable society figure, entrepreneur, civic leader and San Francisco. 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. Its amazing how often I think of him. My condolences to his entire family. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. R.I.P John Traina you will be missed by many. I have always thought of Todd and Trevor as my boys. 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. He lived it fully and he had fun, and everyone around him had fun too. The well-heeled man-about-town was a highly regarded figure. Children he was a good man and father fortunate. ". But, what a life he lived! Love, Lorraine. 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. 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 know you will feel Johns loss for a long, long time. West Silver Spring, MD JOHN TRAINA OBITUARY John H. Traina (Age 73) Passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 14, 2018. You are so lucky to have been a big part of his life. Last Known Residence . Mr. Traina was well-loved for his elan, his conversation and the ease at which he put people in social gatherings. He was such a fun man and always, always, put his children first. Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss How could that be? He was 79. May God bless you in your profound time of grief. Let him rest in peace . In the foreword to his book, "The Faberg Case," Steel wrote, "The world needs its John Trainas.". 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 . -Ashley, Please accept my deepest sympathy at your loss. I worked in Mr. Trainas house for a short time. Nicholas John Steel "Nick" Traina Birth 1 May 1978 San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, USA Death 20 Sep 1997 (aged 19) Pleasant Hill, Contra Costa County, California, USA Burial Cypress Lawn Memorial Park Colma, San Mateo County, California, USA Show Map Plot If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your ex-husband and your childrens father. We all loved him deeply. I was hoping to hear from you to see if you could email me and let me know how do I survive this. Janet. Mr. Traina then wed best-selling author Danielle Steel. 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. 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. He sounds so exciting, every day was a new adventure to him. I cant tell you how much I lvoed the book and then I pulled up this link. Dede Wilsey, born Diane Dow Buchanan, was the great-granddaughter of the founder of Dow Chemical Co. 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?. Marie was a native of Tampa, FL, where she met and married her beloved husband of 56 years, the late John L Traina. What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? Wishing Peace for You and Your Family. 8:27 am, KimberlyFebruary 25, 2011 He came up with a creation which was sheer genius and before its time of computers, video machines and modern viewing devices. She began her newspaper career at The San Francisco Chronicle in 1995 as an editorial assistant to the features department's editor and columnists. I took many photos, all of which are in my photo albums just like Dad. But he was extremely sentimental, too. Although you were no longer married, it is remarkable how you both remained close friends and beloved parents to all your children. 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. We will remember him forever. Danielle Steele has a net worth of $375 million. I am so sorry to hear you lost him. They seemed like role models of people who had it all, and I enjoyed their company a great deal. The children numbered nine, but the reason Steel is now agreeing to an interview is that her son Nicholas Traina died a suicide in 1997 at age 19. Visitation will be on Saturday, May 14, 2016, from 12 pm until 2 pm followed immediately by services at Resthaven Gardens of Memory and Funeral Home, 11817 Jefferson Highway. He had the largest collection of Faberg cigarette boxes exhibited in museums around the world. God Bless Dede, Danelle and all his children. What a beautiful tribute to your former husband, but more importantly, a beautiful tribute to a fine human being. Traina was married for many years each to Fine Arts Museums' board President Dede Wilsey and best-selling author Danielle Steel. Thank you for sharing all that. RIP Mr. John Traina. Thinking he was alright, and he certainly looked it, and was very positive, I left on a trip, and we chatted twice on Skype, several times on the phone, and often on email. 12:56 pm, afaf sherbinyFebruary 1, 2013 The greatest sadness, other than losing him, is that our children are still very young, in their early 20s, much too young to lose a parent, and a man like John is a lot to lose, as a parent, loved one, or friend. makes me feel that I know him too. I obtained the original copy sans calendar, had it framed and dropped in to visit John with another gift. Growing up on the Court was like having the biggest extended family ever. He loved his dogs. I thought so highly of Mr. Traina. 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. 5:35 pm, Michelle M.February 25, 2011 This memorial website was created in memory of John Traina, 87, born on September 26, 1909 and passed away on February 2, 1997. We were not invited to the big reception at the Danelle Steel home that was once Adolph and Alma Sprekels John always seemed larger than life to me and was a boss who gave me much good business advice that has stood me well throughout the years. Having only recently been informed of John Trainas passing via a chance reading of Stanford Magazine that published alumni news I must say I was quite shocked. Im sure he never remembered me from that day, although I glimpsed him and his lovely wife at the party. John was all about celebrating life. He was born in 1945 in Norfolk,. 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 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. ";s:7:"keyword";s:17:"john traina death";s:5:"links";s:291:"Police Incident In Dewsbury Today,
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