He was the last of the originals on Tedmar Court. Even this couple divorced in 1998, and she married Thomas Perkins for the 5th time. Mr. Traina was hospitalized for heart pains over the weekend and again Monday morning after suffering a heart attack. I am so sorry for your loss. Updated: June 21, 2016 . It sounds like he led a wonderfully fulfilling Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your children during this difficult time. 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. Danielle Steele, real name Danielle Fernandes Dominique Schuelein-Steel, was born in 1947, and is one of the most successful American authors till date. Wikifamouspeople has ranked John Traina as of the popular celebs list. http://www.tj.org. 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. Dear Danielle I am 49 years old and have rean all of your books starting when I was a young teen. 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. I was hoping to hear from you to see if you could email me and let me know how do I survive this. We held a private funeral a week ago and a memorial the following week for his many friends. He came up with a creation which was sheer genius and before its time of computers, video machines and modern viewing devices. 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. John did everything decisively and quickly, just as he proposed to me 6 weeks after we started dating-6 weeks after the diagnosis, he was gone. While Steele tried everything to give proper medical assistance to her son, Traina died of morphine overdose at the age of 19. He thoroughly enjoyed his kids, his friends, his homes, his travels, new adventures, exotic places (where I would have been terrified to go). John Traina adopted both children upon marrying Steel, and they went on to have kids Maxx, Trevor, Todd, Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa and Zara . My wife of 16 years wanted to leave me. May God bless you and yours. Thanks for sharing all this. John A. Traina, Jr. (26 September 1931 1 February 2011) passed away last Tuesday in San Francisco. She was marrying someone else, John was alone and I was amazed that he invited me out. 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. Dearest Danielle , Dear Danielle, I worked for the Trains for 13 months when Trevor and Todd were 2 and 3 years old. John Traina leaves a huge void in all your lives. We were not invited to the big reception at the Danelle Steel home that was once Adolph and Alma Sprekels I just love the story of his life and the life he shared with DS and his entire family. You and I were expecting a baby in 1983 and we spoke once as you were looking fir a Nanny. Toth was a heroin addict and burglar himself, and his son Nicholas was also a drug addict and suffering from bipolar disorder. John sounded like a wonderful person. 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. He loved classic cars, beautiful antiques, had an incredible wardrobe and was the best dressed man I know. Traina [], [] buenos amigos de Steele. He was the stepfather of Beatrix Lazard Seidenberg. Did you ever write a book about your lives together in Napa?? May he rest in peace. His exit was as elegant as he was..he danced on, leaving us with all the happy memories of the wonderful times we shared. What a wonderful person you danielle few people are so grateful these days no you are so creative having such a husband beside you. After they divorced, she married real estate magnate Al Wilsey. R.I.P John Traina you will be missed by many. Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you. What a wonderful person you are danielle . We lost the head of our family last year. I am sorry for your loss of a loved one. If youre in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist. Ever! 6:10 pm, Mike ReidAugust 14, 2012 8:05 pm, Liann BeckMarch 22, 2011 I am sorry for your loss With heartfelt condolences to you and your family. John was so kind to share his wisdom & guidance with me. Even after our divorce, my house was always open to him; we spent wonderful times together with the kids. Please accept my sympathies and I know that you and your family still miss him so much! John Traina sounded like an amazing person. What a joy for me to read that there are still people like you who are so evolved who can express these wonderful thoughts. You still have beautiful memories to live with after a life with john. I know you will feel Johns loss for a long, long time. Published by San Francisco Chronicle from Feb. 4 to Feb. 6, 2011. 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. Dear Danielle He died on November 19, 2010 at 75 years old. Expand the Memories and Condolences form. I appreciated his positive spirit just. TRAINA Joseph Traina, safe in the arms of our Lord, on Friday, February 4, 2011. John Traina wasnt a sad person, he was a happy man. The obituary was featured in St. Louis. Remember that God is a living god and not for the dead because they all live in his memory until the day of resurrection. I had no idea John had passed away. I am very proud to find that they will be entering the diplomatic corps. He had only praise for you and John as parents, and I was very glad to hear it. 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. So sorry to hear about your father's death. That was admirable! Catherine Bigelow is a freelance reporter-columnist-blogger who specializes in coverage about boldfaced names and A-List affairs. article in the In Memory Column of the S.F. My deepest condolences to the Traina family. 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Post was not sent - check your email addresses! 4:06 am, Tara EvansApril 11, 2011 Love you DS. Its amazing that all the years past and the pain is as real as it ever was. Wow sounded I am totally shocked and saddened to hear the news of Johns passing. the inside shots are from elsewhere. 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. Genealogy profile for John Traina. "When I met John, I was an insignificant, boring young woman who only knew guys my own age who jerked me around. 4:34 pm, Judith A. SeifriedMarch 30, 2011 extravaganzas at the Oakville home, which he gave every two years for a few years. Late as usual, I ran across the lawn to the party, not looking where I was going, and crashed into the chest of a man in uniform. Beloved father and grandfather, notable society figure, entrepreneur, civic leader and San Francisco. He was movie star handsome when I met him, and until his very last day. On a drive to my family's place in Newport during our courtship, we stopped for lunch at a Howard Johnson's. Traina even adopted her son Nicholas she had from Toth. He was the stepfather of Beatrix Lazard Seidenberg. My thoughts are with you and may his wonderful soul rest in peace til you see him again one day. I know you have strength to bear everything, but would like to share with you read the booklet WHEN A LOVED ONE DIES Jehovahs Witnesses. They had two sons, Todd and Trevor Traina . Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Your children are very blessed to have you and each other that they can lean on during this time. She was 85, a native of Torbert, LA and a resident of Baton Rouge. 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. He looks so young. I took many photos, all of which are in my photo albums just like Dad. Chre Danielle,je me sens si proche de vous et je partage votre peine davoir perdu John que vous aimez tant,ayant moi aussi perdu mes deux poux,le premier,bi-polaire,sest suicid.Mais je voudrais vous parler de NickSa photo sur le livre ma caus un grand choc,il en manait douceur ,force et fragilit,jai tout lu en une nuit,il ma fait rire,trembler,pleurer et depuis Nicky est dans mon coeur pour toujours.jai prs de soixante-dix et je mne moi aussi un terrible combat contre cette implacable maladie qui a saccag ma vie,ma propre bi-polarit,je le mne seule,hlas!Je vous admire pour cet immense amour que vous lui avez donn,et lamour est plus fort que la mort,un jour nous les retrouverons et nous serons tous ensemble dans la paix.Je prie pour lui et pour vous.Affectueusement,Michle. You are so lucky to have been a big part of his life. John must have been a remarkable person and his passing leaves a large emptiness in the world. Mine in an accident and Connies to cancer. 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. I visited his office at 650 California St. S.F.,when his had a beautiful walnut paneled office with American President Lines. 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. The top result for your search is John Peter Traina age 50s living in Saint Louis, MO . In a six-month project with The Chronicle's investigative team, she recently revealed the misleading practices of a San Francisco fashion charity that took donations from wealthy philanthropists but donated little to the stated cause of helping the developmentally disabled. And I took a photo of John in front of the home/firehouse next to his antique fire engine. 26 September 1931 1 February 2011. God Bless, he will always be here with you and your family, because he was such a big part of it. Ive only known one other woman who still speaks lovingly about her ex-husband who died and it is so remarkable. 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. John was all about living life, without regrets, without tears, without fears. Love to all . 8:20 am, Mary KeayMarch 8, 2011 It is never easy to lose a parent whether you are in your 20s or 50s. Kind, elegant, unforgettable, Our sincerest condolences to the entire Traina family. I am so very sorry to hear the death of John I know it will be a loss fir u and your. To plant trees in memory, please visit the, In loving memory of our cousin from the La Volpe family, I was Mr. John Traina's fitness trainer in 93/ 94. 1:40 pm, Victor GentileApril 4, 2013 time out to read more as the day goes on. The best poems for funerals, memorial services., and cards. Its powerfully rich and precious like the pictures on the back of my moms books and her dresses. He had the largest collection of Faberg cigarette boxes exhibited in museums around the world. My condolences to his entire family. John Traina is a well known Spouse. Love, Lorraine. A memorial service will be held at The Maritime Museum, 900 Beach Street, San Francisco, 94109, on Friday, 11 February, at 2:00pm. it impossible to put one of your books down for too long without taking a little Jerry Brown. John and Fran were the sweetest, and more than neighbors. MARIE TRAINA OBITUARY. 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. John was a man of a thousand interests, always fascinated by a variety of topics. 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. The son of the famous American romance writer Danielle Steel, Nick Traina's last name comes from his adoptive father, John Traina. He was kind to me, and to my sons, Carlo and Edoardo. I wish I could meet you some day because you have so much warmth and all I can His ways will live on through them. Watching John and Pete Traina play midfield for St. Ambrose was an absolute joy and furthermore will be a treasure forever. 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. In 1981 he married Steel, becoming father to her children, Beatrix Seidenberg and the late Nick Traina. I am so sorry to read about your loss. He was the adoptive father of the late Nick Traina. The perpetually tanned and relaxed-looking gentleman exuded a Cary Grant-like star quality. 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. Traina was married for many years each to Fine Arts Museums' board President Dede Wilsey and best-selling author Danielle Steel. Login or Sign-up to show all important data, death records and obituaries absolutely for free! 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. [2] Career [ edit] Traina started his first band, Shanker, at age 13 with Max Leavitt. You and your family are definitely in my thoughts and prayers. I have been reading them since I was a teenager and I am now 52. 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. In 1953, I was waiting for the Sacramento Street bus on the corner of Sacramento and Buchanan. Toth was a heroin addict and burglar himself, and his son Nicholas was also a drug addict and suffering from bipolar disorder. I recently read your book and today I was looking for a way to comment on it. He will be remembered for all that he was and stood for. 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. Traina was the son of Danielle Steel and William George Toth. 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. Drew Altizer/SFWIRE Show More Show Less 2 of 6 From left Todd Traina, Katie Traina, Dede Wilsey, John Traina, Alexis Swanson, and Trevor Traina, attend . Mr. Traina. He carried himself with a graceful presence on and off the field. 8:27 am, KimberlyFebruary 25, 2011 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 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. Me? feeling about ithe was asking me out??? And he was the grandfather of Johnny and Delphina Traina, Daisy Traina, and Sebastian and Isabel Seidenberg. . 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. Although you were no longer married, it is remarkable how you both remained close friends and beloved parents to all your children. Steele publishes several books every year, and works on at least 5 writing projects at a time. I very much related to your book about your son Nick. I have always thought of Todd and Trevor as my boys. 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. If its too trivial I apologize but I read a few of the comments here and they left images of John that I really found interesting. But the girls are heartbroken that their father will never walk them down the aisle. But, what a life he lived! 5:35 pm, Michelle M.February 25, 2011 He spent every holiday with us, came to dinner often, we took real pleasure in seeing each other, with and without the kids. It's surprising how much a musical selection can affect mourning. John was all about celebrating life. He was married to each for 17 years. Sounds like he was a great husband & father to all. 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. He had moved back into my house during chemo, so he would be more comfortable and could be near to our children. 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. We became good friends. Dede Wilsey, born Diane Dow Buchanan, was the great-granddaughter of the founder of Dow Chemical Co. I keep that car in Napa. And for a long time after, I wished I could meet a man like him. His present to us was a lovely crystal bowl which I have always treasured. Death: Immediate Family: Son of Thomas Traina and Carmella Husband of Private and Private Father of Private Brother of Private; Private and Private . John A. Walker JOHN A. WALKER John Ariel Walker, age 76, passed away November 7, 2022, at home in the arms of his loving wife, Teresa, in Scottsdale, Arizona. Perkins himself is an American entrepreneur, and one of the co-founders of Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, a venture capital firm. P.S. Box 470427, San Francisco, 94147. say is that the people who know you and are part of your life are very very He was the stepfather of Beatrix Lazard Seidenberg. John was fun to be with, always full of life. Chronicle, Sunday February 6 just 5 days before his Celebration of Life at the S.F. I just completed reading His Bright Light about your son Nicky. 7:00 pm, Carrie (Rosenfeld) van de VenJanuary 1, 2014 May he rest in peace 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. 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 was born in San Francisco and now live in Florida. You certainly have a way with words and you described him with such detail. I was looking for a list of your books so that I can purchase to read. He would have hated to be diminished, old and sick. Mr. Traina is survived by three sons, Trevor Traina, Todd Traina and Maxx Traina of San Francisco; four daughters, Samantha Traina of Los Angeles, Victoria Traina and Vanessa Traina of New York, and Zara Traina of San Francisco; a stepdaughter, Beatrix Seidenberg of San Francisco; a sister, Marisa Hahn of Wolfsberg, Germany; and two former wives, Diane "Dede" Wilsey and Danielle Steel of San Francisco. But the pain is always a part of who we are to become. like my Dads. 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. She has also been involved in a number of mental illness treatment activities. Much of who I am revolves around his views of life and obligation to community. Danielle Im sorry you have lost the shine in your sun! Together, they raised eight children before they, too, divorced after 15 years. Much strength to you and your children in this sad time. ". John was wearing a Union Officers uniform and looked incredibly dashing. A handsome, elegant man, impeccably groomed, with a radiant smile. 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. And then there was a big reception at my home, with music and laughter and people, which is exactly what John wanted. Please accept my sympathy for your loss.