Steele publishes several books every year, and works on at least 5 writing projects at a time. 10:58 pm. With Sympathy and Admiration for your Writings!
At long last, Danielle Steel talks - New York Daily News Novelist Danielle Steel's son dies - SFGATE I thought so highly of Mr. Traina. I will miss him. He made everyone feel special, and I felt like a fairy princess, Cinderella, when I was with him. Danielle Steele has a net worth of $375 million. John Traina, philanthropist, vintner and world-renowned Faberg collector, died Tuesday in San Francisco of heart disease. "John was so handsome, so charming, so nice. He used drugs, but what wasn't immediately. We will remember him forever. He was interested in conversations about new things and really seemed to enjoy the variety of life. What an example for us all to follow, on and off the field. The first time we skyped he looked great, the second time less so. I am glad I was able to reunite with Todd if only for a couple of hours. I took a photo of John with his two sons before we went to lunch in Yountville. I became engaged during that time and John was at our wedding.
Jack Traina Obituary (1935 - 2018) - Ridgewood, NJ - Legacy.com thank you for sharing the newspaper cliping with me and all ur readers
Wow sounded I appreciated his positive spirit just. 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.
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He was the last of the originals on Tedmar Court. I too had a daughter,Danielle whom I named after my favorite author! The other significant person who helped raise me was my mothers mother. I very much related to your book about your son Nick. I am very proud to find that they will be entering the diplomatic corps. He was so good to me and sophomore year at SEA he asked me to join he and Anna at the Father Daughter dance, since my dad had passed years before. I keep that car in Napa. life and it is a testimony to you to have held him in such esteem after all these years. John was so kind to share his wisdom & guidance with me. Now that he is home with his Lord and his dear wife, his broken heart is healed and there is no pain and there are no tears.God bless you Mr. Traina. I believe Dr. Seifried, who was a major part of his story, is my cousin Stanley from Orville, Ohio. John had two adorable very young sons, Trevor and Todd, who were friends of my daughters and I knew well. May God bless you in your profound time of grief. 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. 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). Because when I tell the committee your plans, they're going to award you the Nobel Prize for Peace.' I worked in Mr. Trainas house for a short time. Although he resided primarily in San Francisco, he also had a home in Oakville, where he grew grapes and made red wine, often given as gifts. 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. 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. [2] Career [ edit] Traina started his first band, Shanker, at age 13 with Max Leavitt. Dear Danielle I am 49 years old and have rean all of your books starting when I was a young teen. Jack was born on January 2, 1935 in the Coney Island section of Brooklyn NY, and remained proud of his Brooklyn heritage. 7:10 am, afaf sherbinyFebruary 1, 2013 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?. 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. The obituary was featured in St. Louis. He was the adoptive father of the late Nick Traina. Interested in everything, engaged in many endeavors, beloved by all, Traina had a passion for exotic travel, lived in Washington, D.C. in the 1960's, and loved his homes in San Francisco and the Napa Valley. I can't believe he's not here. 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. Danielle Fernandes Dominique Schuelein-Steel (born August 14, 1947) is an American writer, best known for her romance novels. 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 also possessed a zest for life that was reflected in his homes, two of which included a Thomas Britt re-creation of the old El Morocco nightclub. But the pain is always a part of who we are to become. [] de Steele. Suzie Orrill. His passing is the. Kathy Hunt Gordon. 7:00 pm, Carrie (Rosenfeld) van de VenJanuary 1, 2014 What 78 year old man do you know who looks like that? my wife came back,..before then I didnt know where to turn. I made life-long friends there, and my first husband, Capt. Sincerely, After they divorced, she married real estate magnate Al Wilsey. When we separated, I refused to have a war because I wanted our family to continue sharing holidays together. Did you ever write a book about your lives together in Napa?? But I do believe that you are very fortunate to have had this time with this obviously wonderful man. Giuseppe was born on June 24 1893, in Santa Marina Salina, Messina, Sicilia, Italy. A handsome, elegant man, impeccably groomed, with a radiant smile. Food has always been a go-to for people in mourning. Thank you for sharing all that. Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Feb. 4 to Feb. 6, 2011. zara alexandra traina. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your children during this difficult time. ), musical instruments, the kids friends, a dozen backpacks full of homework, and John never batted an eye, or complained about the noise or chaos. 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. 10:14 am, Jan FisherMarch 15, 2011 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. 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). For those who knew Mr. Traina, his death came as a blow. Thanks for all your help prophet mica, you really gave me my life back with my wife.. prophets website; livingspirits.webs.com. 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. 500 University Blvd. I learned alot from him. John Traina passed away in St. Louis, Missouri. John E Traina John . Let him rest in peace . 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. . Ive only known one other woman who still speaks lovingly about her ex-husband who died and it is so remarkable. Love, Lorraine. And he was the grandfather of Johnny and Delphina Traina, Daisy Traina, and Sebastian and Isabel Seidenberg. The thing I loved best about John is he was a straight shooter and good-natured - you have to be, with that many children. 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. Shortly thereafter I took my nearly 100 year old Mother, Helen, for a visit in the Napa Valley. I visited his office at 650 California St. S.F.,when his had a beautiful walnut paneled office with American President Lines. I am so sorry to hear you lost him. 6:07 am, diana podowskiJune 9, 2015 I am so sorry for the loss of a very handsome man. Still to this day something will happen that I want to share and I will think Ill call Mom. He was married for 16 years to Dede Buchanan, with whom he had two sons. 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. Wikifamouspeople has ranked John Traina as of the popular celebs list. We rode the bus together every day for a year. Love to all . If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. This year will mark the 25 anniversary oft mothers death. Much love to you and your family. 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. Thank you again for all the happiness you have brought to us. But the girls are heartbroken that their father will never walk them down the aisle. And for a long time after, I wished I could meet a man like him. And I took a photo of John in front of the home/firehouse next to his antique fire engine. John Traina wasnt a sad person, he was a happy man.
Danielle Steel - Wikipedia 4:34 pm, Judith A. SeifriedMarch 30, 2011 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. Mr. Traina was well-loved for his elan, his conversation and the ease at which he put people in social gatherings. It was not intended as an epitaph at the time, of course, but now it has become a posthumous sentiment shared by family and friends: Dede Wilsey: After a blind date where they both lied about their age (she said she was older; he, younger), Wilsey recalled thinking as she wrote Traina's name in her address book, "He's the best-looking man I've ever met. he will live forever in my fond memories of him. I was looking for when Danielles next book would be available (I have them all except for the poem one) and I ran across this article. 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. And it says a lot about a man to be mourned by many children and two wives. Beloved father and grandfather, notable society figure, entrepreneur, civic leader and San Francisco. 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. 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. May God bless you and yours. 5:35 pm, Michelle M.February 25, 2011 May he rest in peace I feel really devastated for you and your children and I hope you find the strength to make it through this very difficult time. Danielle, I love you and all your books. 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.
JOHN TRAINA Obituary (2018) - Silver Spring, MD - The Washington Post Although you were no longer married, it is remarkable how you both remained close friends and beloved parents to all your children. Peace, prayers and blessings. 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. Maritime Museun, Friday February 11.
Paramedics saved Steel's son twice - SFGATE To lose a parent was the hardest thing I have ever had to endure. Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss Unless you are experienced as an estate executor, you probably should hire an attorney. 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. He was full of life and added excitement and glamour wherever he went. ", "John was worldly, loved pranks and making me laugh. John "Johnny" Walker was born. He wouldnt like to see us crying, or sad. As happens sometimes in life, dreams fade, reality gets the best of us, things happen, people disappoint each other, or tragedies occur. I drove a Studebaker Avanti that had this glove compartment with a pop-up compact. John was a great conversationalist, very well-read chap, and we discussed philosophy and politics. My thoughts are with you and may his wonderful soul rest in peace til you see him again one day. She began her newspaper career at The San Francisco Chronicle in 1995 as an editorial assistant to the features department's editor and columnists. She married Claude-Eric Lazard in 1965, and divorced him in 1974 after several years of separation. Thank you for all your sharing with us, your readers. My condolences to his entire family. We know that John E Traina had been residing in Newport News, Newport News City County, Virginia 23607. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Hoover in port at Yokohama, when I was stationed at a Naval Air Facility in Oppama, Japan during Korean Service in 1954-1955. Box 470427, San Francisco, 94147. I have always thought of Todd and Trevor as my boys. 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. 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.
Charlene Oakley. John Pell Coster Train (May 25, 1928 - August 13, 2022) was an American investment advisor and writer. 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 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. You are truly amazing and so talented. 8:05 pm, Liann BeckMarch 22, 2011 Its powerfully rich and precious like the pictures on the back of my moms books and her dresses. He is also survived by a sister, Marisa Traina Hahn, three nephews and a niece. She married John Traina in 1981 for the 4th time, with whom she has 5 children: Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa, Maxx and Zara. Catherine Bigelow is a freelance reporter-columnist-blogger who specializes in coverage about boldfaced names and A-List affairs. I know you will feel Johns loss for a long, long time.
John Traina Obituary (2003) - St. Petersburg, Florida - Tampa Bay Times 8:14 am, jose roperoMarch 4, 2011 We were all just in Zihuatenejo for New Year's. 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 married to each for 17 years. I worked for John in the late 70s at Prudential-Grace and Delta Steamship Lines. 4:08 pm, Joan Bell DakinSeptember 6, 2012 ", 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. 6:42 pm, Reshma KellyMay 27, 2013 I just love the story of his life and the life he shared with DS and his entire family.
John Traina (c.1919 - d.) - Genealogy Thanks for sharing all this. I was looking for a list of your books so that I can purchase to read. TRAINA Marie Castellano Traina, 93, died peacefully at Lakeview Hospital, Covington, LA on Friday, July 23, 2010, after a brief illness, surrounded by her family and friends. Over the years you have always demonstrated such grace when it comes to your family, and particularly when you spoke of John. As we left, John placed a hotel sticker on the compact, 'Now you'll always remember our lunch.' He came up with a creation which was sheer genius and before its time of computers, video machines and modern viewing devices. TRAINA Joseph Traina, safe in the arms of our Lord, on Friday, February 4, 2011. Her 84 novels have sold 590 million copies till date, translated into 28 different languages, and printed in 47 countries worldwide. (John 5:28,29)
Nick Traina - Wikipedia John Traina - S.F. John A. Traina, Jr. (Sept. 26, 1931, to Feb. 1, 2011) passed away last Tuesday in San Francisco. I really felt his spirit through the book you wrote about your son, and you looked so wonderful together in photos. Condolences to family and friends.May you gain support and prayers to sustain you at this difficult time.Isaiah 57:15, John Traina is a St. Louis soccer icon who will always remain an idol for an entire generation of players. 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. We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time. 12:56 pm, afaf sherbinyFebruary 1, 2013 John Traina. 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. We didnt have a chance to get her the help she needed and a beautiful life was wasted. Funeral Home Services for John are being provided by Kutis Funeral Home, Inc, Affton Chapel. The photo shows my middle brother Clay at age 2 sitting on our Collie dog Queenie, Jackie petting Quenie and Ricky (me) looking at the camera. She was marrying someone else, John was alone and I was amazed that he invited me out. That was very nice. 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. We held a private funeral a week ago and a memorial the following week for his many friends. makes me feel that I know him too.
Danielle, Genealogy profile for John Traina. John sounded like a wonderful person. 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. Please accept my heartfelt though late condolences. Ever! S que usted tiene fuerza para sobrellevar todo, pero quisiera compartir con usted la lectura del folleto CUANDO MUERE UN SER QUERIDO de los Testigos de Jehov. Cant wait for your book to come out April 5th, Ive asked my other son to buy it for my birthday. Mr. Traina was born on. He has missed Fran so much. The son of the famous American romance writer Danielle Steel, Nick Traina's last name comes from his adoptive father, John Traina. And it was a whirlwind romance. He was such a fun man and always, always, put his children first. 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. What a beautiful tribute to your former husband, but more importantly, a beautiful tribute to a fine human being. Standing on that same corner was a young man, incredibly handsome, with a great smile. She was 8.5 months pregnant at that time. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. John sounded as wonderful as the perfect men in some of your novels Its so nice that you were able to share a life and build a family with such an endearing man. John Traina leaves a huge void in all your lives. In 1953, I was waiting for the Sacramento Street bus on the corner of Sacramento and Buchanan. What a wonderful person you danielle few people are so grateful these days no you are so creative having such a husband beside you. She became a features reporter in 1999 and was assigned the society column in 2004. My deepest sympathy to you and your family, Danielle. We will remember him forever. Really and truly touched by your amazing story, its like a fairytale story itself . Unfortunately, they both could not spend a lifetime together, and both got divorced in 2002. I just read about this. Dede Wilsey, born Diane Dow Buchanan, was the great-granddaughter of the founder of Dow Chemical Co. 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.
Marie Traina Obituary (2010) - New Orleans, LA - The Times-Picayune Entradas. John Traina adopted both children upon marrying Steel, and they went on to have kids Maxx, Trevor, Todd, Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa and Zara . He assured us he would be!! He was kind to me, and to my sons, Carlo and Edoardo. She has also been involved in a number of mental illness treatment activities. One doesnt forget a good friend though. I was so saddened by the news of his passing. I was 23, fresh out of college in Washington State, and working for American President Lines. She was 85, a native of Torbert, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge. Share Your Memories and Sympathies and Join the Bereaved! 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. My sympathies are with you and your family. 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. A memorial service will be held at The Maritime Museum, 900 Beach Street, San Francisco, 94109, on Friday, 11 February, at 2:00pm. Jos Ropero, I am so sorry for your loss. It is never easy to lose a parent whether you are in your 20s or 50s. 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 He carried himself with a graceful presence on and off the field. My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your ex-husband and your childrens father. Dear Danielle, I worked for the Trains for 13 months when Trevor and Todd were 2 and 3 years old. The photo was left with the maid. I read it through and found this to be truly a love story. I would love to meet you one day and that would be a dream come true for me Dear Danielle The memories will forever live in my heart. He left quickly and elegantly, leaving our entire family to mourn him, bereft to have lost such a lovely man. Passed away in San Francisco. 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. 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.