I believe Dr. Seifried, who was a major part of his story, is my cousin Stanley from Orville, Ohio. I appreciated his positive spirit just. I don't remember any scene in any place where he wasn't anything but composure and elegance personified," Trevor Traina said. Even after our divorce, my house was always open to him; we spent wonderful times together with the kids. The son of the famous American romance writer Danielle Steel, Nick Traina's last name comes from his adoptive father, John Traina. 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. Gaelle was sooo real! Me? feeling about ithe was asking me out??? JOHN TRAINA Obituary (2018) - Silver Spring, MD - The Washington Post http://www.tj.org. after I left in 1969. Danielle Im sorry you have lost the shine in your sun! He was always smiling, and happily engaged all of us in any of our conversations. And we know several people who have lived years with leukemia, and have done well. 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. xxoo, Lo siento seora Steel, admiraba en lo poco que haba ledo sobre el en su libro sobre Nick, su paciencia su cooperacin con usted, el amor hace que todas las cosas sean posibles. 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. Dede Wilsey, born Diane Dow Buchanan, was the great-granddaughter of the founder of Dow Chemical Co. Sophia Loren with John Traina at Bistro Don Giovanni in July 2004, when Sophias son Carlo Ponti was in Napa to conduct the Russian National Orchestra. Together they had Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa, Maxx and Zara. "He was the man who everyone liked. Theresa "Dot" Ringo Traina died on Wednesday, May 11, 2016. Wikifamouspeople has ranked John Traina as of the popular celebs list. ", Matthew Kelly (longtime friend, business partner): "John and I had dinner most Mondays up in the country. God Bless you and keep you in his loving arms. With Wilsey, he was father to Trevor and Todd Traina and grandfather to Daisy, Johnny and Delphina. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Although it was about 45 years ago that I was a nanny, I dont think a day has gone by that I didnt think of the boys or pray for their well being. 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 the stepfather of Beatrix Lazard Seidenberg. Although you were no longer married, it is remarkable how you both remained close friends and beloved parents to all your children. We became good friends. I met up with Todd in Hollywood after he was grown, and we went shopping and had a hilarious time together. He is also survived by two. I can only imagine what a depth-charge this is to your family and children. He reassured me that he loved you and was happy in your home. Im sure he never remembered me from that day, although I glimpsed him and his lovely wife at the party. He was a really nice guy, who will be missed by so many. He came up with a creation which was sheer genius and before its time of computers, video machines and modern viewing devices. I am sorry for your loss of a loved one. They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel. Maritime Museun, Friday February 11. 12/27/22, Ring out the Old, bring in The New, Danielle Steel, la vida de un bestseller adicto al trabajo y coleccionista de alta costura People - Todo Noticias, Danielle Steel, la vida de una superventas adicta al trabajo y coleccionista de alta costura Info-spain, Danielle Steel, the life of a bestselling workaholic and haute couture collector Pledge Times, Danielle Steel, la vida de una superventas adicta al trabajo y coleccionista de alta costura | Magia de Amarrao Amorosa. 8:05 pm, Liann BeckMarch 22, 2011 John A. Traina, Jr. (Sept. 26, 1931, to Feb. 1, 2011) passed away last Tuesday in San Francisco. He spent every holiday with us, came to dinner often, we took real pleasure in seeing each other, with and without the kids. I looked up and there was John, dazzlingly handsome. 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. I know you will feel Johns loss for a long, long time. The line was used for an episode of the popular 1970s TV series "The Love Boat" with stars Ursula Andress, John Forsythe and Linda Evans, according to Trevor Traina. I too had a daughter,Danielle whom I named after my favorite author! 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. 6:37 am, Shawn DeCosteAugust 6, 2017 Samantha Clarke. She is counted among the best selling authors alive on this earth, and among the top 5 best selling authors of all time. The other significant person who helped raise me was my mothers mother. I find He was so amazed by them and excited to watch their pursuits in life. After they divorced, she married real estate magnate Al Wilsey. Paramedics saved Steel's son twice - SFGATE One doesnt hear that from ex-wives very often and it was touching to read. 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. 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. We will remember him forever. Dear Danielle He was truly blessed to have you as his mother. Love you DS. On a drive to my family's place in Newport during our courtship, we stopped for lunch at a Howard Johnson's. God Bless, he will always be here with you and your family, because he was such a big part of it. 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.. John was wearing a Union Officers uniform and looked incredibly dashing. -Ashley, Please accept my deepest sympathy at your loss. I was Mr. John Traina's fitness trainer in 93/ 94. Chronicle, Sunday February 6 just 5 days before his Celebration of Life at the S.F. What an extraordinary man he was, and how lucky we were to know and love him. Kind, elegant, unforgettable, Our sincerest condolences to the entire Traina family. A memorial service will be held at The Maritime Museum, 900 Beach Street, San Francisco, 94109, on Friday, 11 February, at 2:00pm. I did not know Mr. Traina personally but I knew about his style and elegance; his great collections and him being one of the last few remaining Gentlemen of the Old World, sadly disappearing. She has also been involved in a number of mental illness treatment activities. His ways will live on through them. 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. Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your children during this difficult time. If you would like to make a comment, please fill out the form below. Nick Traina - Interesting stories about famous people, biographies What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative? Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate, In the days that follow the shuffling off of our mortal coil, rare is the person whose oral epitaph does not include an aside beginning with the word "but.". 7:43 pm, John TrainaAugust 2, 2013 John Traina passed away in St. Louis, Missouri. The pix you included of John is amazing. 7:00 pm, Carrie (Rosenfeld) van de VenJanuary 1, 2014 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. Charlene Oakley. I am sure your family will find Mr. Trainas mark in many things they do. He led a good life. In 1953, I was waiting for the Sacramento Street bus on the corner of Sacramento and Buchanan. He was the stepfather of Beatrix Lazard Seidenberg. 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. Passed away in San Francisco. 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. You should get solace from the fact you always spoke so warmly about him in your blogs. Thank you for sharing your life with him to your readers. John sounded like a wonderful person. Dear Danielle, I worked for the Trains for 13 months when Trevor and Todd were 2 and 3 years old. Whitepages person search is the fastest way to find contact information online. May God give you and your children the courage and you always remember John in the same happy way and cherish the happy moments you all spent together. 8:01 pm, Adrian joFebruary 26, 2011 John was fun to be with, always full of life. Memoir by son of S.F. socialites should set tongues wagging -- and "When I met John, I was an insignificant, boring young woman who only knew guys my own age who jerked me around. Shortly thereafter I took my nearly 100 year old Mother, Helen, for a visit in the Napa Valley. the inside shots are from elsewhere. Recently the boys had it detailed. He has missed Fran so much. And aside from the good looks, he exudes vitality and life). John gathered around him the most interesting people, who all shared his joy for life and his devotion to family and friends. He began the Pearl Cruises, the first Western cruise line to sail to China. John Traina is a St. Louis soccer icon who will always remain an idol for an entire generation of players. You wrote about him so beautifully. Ive only known one other woman who still speaks lovingly about her ex-husband who died and it is so remarkable. It honestly all sounds like something out of a book. 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. I was so saddened by the news of his passing. He used drugs, but what wasn't immediately. JOHN TRAINA OBITUARY 26 September 1931 - 1 February 2011. Though it feels like a part of you is missing and like there is a hole in your heart now, time does heal. I came upon this link by accident about your husband, John Traina. It was the most moving and touching book Ive ever read. For John Traina, a life well-lived - SFGATE With love, Really and truly touched by your amazing story, its like a fairytale story itself .