Her 2012 wedding to. Danielle Steel has never needed much sleep. God bless all of you. 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. She covered it well and it was only after her death that it became apparent that she was bipolar. 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. Check out the latest pictures, photos and images of Samantha Traina and Vanessa Traina. I worked for John in the late 70s at Prudential-Grace and Delta Steamship Lines. Danielle Fernandes Dominique Schuelein-Steel (born August 14, 1947) is an American writer, best known for her romance novels. It is never easy to lose a parent whether you are in your 20s or 50s. 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. . Their marriage only lasted two years, and in 1978, Steel married William George Toth. O.J. Thanks for sharing all this. Shoot date is 6/8/04; writer is Sylvia Rubin. I am sorry for Danielle and her children. SISTERS20050_rad.jpg SHOWN: L to R: Vanessa Traina and Victoria Traina, daughters of Danielle Steel, are on a short shopping jaunt. I am sorry for your loss of a loved one. Listing review by Samantha Hollabaugh. They've just left the Marc Jacobs boutique in Maiden Lane, and are on their way, in a Mercedes SUV, to American Rag on Van Ness Ave. Vanessa Traina (wears white lace dress) and Victoria Traina (wears black dress, hair up in bun), daughters of Danielle Steel. 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. John must have been a remarkable person and his passing leaves a large emptiness in the world. 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. Log in to see their photos and videos. John A. Traina, Jr. (26 September 1931 1 February 2011) passed away last Tuesday in San Francisco. I recently read your book and today I was looking for a way to comment on it. 9:55 pm, Cristiana CruzJanuary 21, 2022 They have also lived in Elko New Market, MN and Elko, MN. 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. Godbless. Anyway, I was in San Francisco in Oct. 2013 on business and decided to look him up . ", Afterward, the sisters go through the spring racks, pointing out what they already own. Screen Shot 2022-04-15 at 12.00.20 PM My heart goes out to you for the endless effort you put forth on his behalf. Danielle Fernande Dominique Schuelein-Steel (born August 14, 1947, New York City) better known as Danielle Steel, is an American romantic novelist and author of mainstream dramas. Much strength to you and your children in this sad time. My heart breaks for them, even 2+ years later. We held a private funeral a week ago and a memorial the following week for his many friends. A memorial service will be held at The Maritime Museum, 900 Beach Street, San Francisco, 94109, on Friday, 11 February, at 2:00pm. 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. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. But in spite of that, we remained good friends, and very close because of the children, and probably also just because we liked each other. My husband and I moved to southern California and I never saw John again. I was hoping to hear from you to see if you could email me and let me know how do I survive this. Their wedding ceremony took place at Ramanaidu Studios in Hyderabad. LorraineFebruary 24, 2011 Traina and his wife, Alexis, packed up their two children and moved to Vienna. I feel for your children, particularly the one who cried in the hospital. John A. Traina, Jr. The pix you included of John is amazing. RIP Mr. John Traina. Celebrity Stylists Contact List View Samantha Traina 3 celebrity clients including Reese You are truly amazing and so talented. We shop with them at Marc Jacobs in Maiden Lane, and at American Rag on Van Ness. To lose a parent was the hardest thing I have ever had to endure. You and I were expecting a baby in 1983 and we spoke once as you were looking fir a Nanny. The brand is currently owned by the French corporation . Customer service was 10/10. 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. I was looking for a list of your books so that I can purchase to read. When we tried it on her, it fit like a glove. article in the In Memory Column of the S.F. Thank you for writing Nickys story, as it may help another family understand what to look for early in a childs life, and perhaps be able to get help sooner and save a life. My ex-husband, John Traina, father of eight of my nine children, passed away suddenly on February 1st, and it is a huge shock and grief to all of us, and most especially our children. "We both love his clothes," Victoria says. We lost the head of our family last year. Much love, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. 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 Traina [], [] buenos amigos de Steele. Peace, prayers and blessings. I do pray that God will continue to keep you all in his care during this time. Samantha Clarke. 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. 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. May he rest in peace. She is a celebrity director. He loved classic cars, beautiful antiques, had an incredible wardrobe and was the best dressed man I know. He must have been an extra ordinary man and the way you described him I am in my mid-40s and lost my mother 10 years ago. . Beloved father and grandfather, notable society figure, entrepreneur, civic leader and San Francisco legend, John Traina . Select this result to view Samantha Trainer's phone number, address, and more. A big hug with all chastity I contacted prophet mica i saw reviews about online and from a friend, we worked together for a couple days and the last day she came home after work with a bottle of wine and said she wanted to talk. 12:24 am, Angela AngusJanuary 5, 2018 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. Ad Choices. But, what a life he lived! These young ladies are San Francisoc's answer to the Hilton sisters. 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. 6:26 am, Rosa RodriguezFebruary 25, 2011 In a cloud of lace and silk, Beatie walked down the aisle with her stepfather, John Traina (he and Danielle are divorcing after a two-year separation). I met up with Todd in Hollywood after he was grown, and we went shopping and had a hilarious time together. How could that be? I appreciated his positive spirit just. The star couple had tied the knot on October 07, 2017, in a dreamy wedding ceremony. The photo was left with the maid. I have been reading them since I was a teenager and I am now 52. Steel was 18 when she married her first husband Claud-Eric Lazard, with whom she had her first daughter Beatrix. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. 6:42 pm, Reshma KellyMay 27, 2013 Love always. The second best result is Samantha Trainer age 30s in Saint Paul, MN in the Downtown Apple Valley neighborhood. But their career ambitions do not include following in the footsteps of Paris and Nicole Hilton. It was uncharacteristic of a notoriously private Steel to share so much about her family. Thank you again for all the happiness you have brought to us. Shoot date is 6/8/04; writer is Sylvia Rubin. Front row: Maxx Traina, Nick Traina and Zara Traina. He was married to each for 17 years. 7:43 pm, John TrainaAugust 2, 2013 Keeping his memory alive will not only comfort you, but will keep him with you for many years to come. Post continues. "I hate flip-flops. There is always enough love to go around, but it is rare to find a family who embraces that love with the exes etc. "Like how to spot quality and craftsmanship.". 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Vanessa and Victoria Traina, the high-profile daughters of novelist Danielle Steel and her ex-husband John Traina, glide effortlessly through each fashion moment: from last fall's hot velvet. My wife of 16 years wanted to leave me. I was shocked to hear of Johns death, and thank you for writing this eloquent memoir. Vanessa Traina was born on December 18, 1984 (age 38) in San Francisco, California, United States. With Sympathy and Admiration for your Writings! The Traina THREE: (back row) Vanessa, Samantha, Victoria. I am so sorry for your loss. It's kind of prim and proper, but it's still sexy and cute. And we know several people who have lived years with leukemia, and have done well. born in Vienna Austria a city that I truly love. From what you shared, it sounds like John was one hell of a good man; may his soul R.I.P. I have always enjoyed Danielle Steel books ,but after reading this article.I respect and admire her! the inside shots are from elsewhere. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to you and your children. But all I can say is JFC look at her desk! He led a good life. Or I want advice and will attempt the same thing. Another shows John, then Jackie on the porch in 1938. Samantha is related to Tracy N Trainer and Patricia A Trainer as well as 3 additional people. The newlyweds, families and friends were back at Runnymede yesterday continuing the celebration with a pool party . "I didn't want him to slip away in silence," she toldThe Telegraph. Your children are very blessed to have you and each other that they can lean on during this time. She pairs it with big gold chandelier earrings, metallic Prada sandals and a red Hermes Birkin bag. Popular South Indian actors namely Samantha Akkineni and Naga Chaitanya had created a buzz on the internet when they both got married in 2017 after dating each other for a very long time. Screen Shot 2022-04-15 at 11.59.54 AM. It was pure perfection, says Tisci, who also designed the Madonna veil and studded white satinandleather heels; the ringsa band engraved with the wedding date to accompany her black-and-rose gold engagement ringwere created by New Yorkbased jeweler James de Givenchy, nephew of Hubert. We fell in love with each other very quickly. They began a relationship and Zugelder moved in with Steel briefly, before returning to prison for robbery and rape charges. 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. 6:10 pm, Mike ReidAugust 14, 2012 As happens sometimes in life, dreams fade, reality gets the best of us, things happen, people disappoint each other, or tragedies occur. 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. Vanessa and Victoria Traina, the high-profile daughters of novelist Danielle Steel and her ex-husband John Traina, glide effortlessly through each fashion moment: from last fall's hot velvet Yves Saint Laurent jacket to this summer's must-have Prada tie-dye dress and next fall's Marc Jacobs' sexy secretary look. We had five more together, Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa, Maxx, and Zara. 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. I was so saddened by the news of his passing. 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. That has got to be so hard for your children in their 20s to have lost such a special father. Vanessa has already modeled for the Look agency in town. He assured us he would be!! 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. This is a carousel. "Our mother has a great eye; we grew up in her closets, and she taught us everything we know about fashion," Vanessa says. Victoria, Samantha, and Vanessa Traina in Balenciaga F09 by Nicolas Ghesquire, with their father John Traina. And for a long time after, I wished I could meet a man like him. By signing up you agree to our User Agreement and Privacy Policy & Cookie Statement. This is a question for which we knew there would be no answer. As they head to the Jeep, Vanessa lights up a cigarette and they immediately get on their cells. Did you ever write a book about your lives together in Napa?? "I love what he's doing for fall; the dresses with the high collars, the round-toe shoes. . -Ashley, Please accept my deepest sympathy at your loss. What 78 year old man do you know who looks like that? She just knew she had to write. Best known for drama novels, Steel has sold more than 800 million copies of her books (as of 2005) worldwide and is the eighth best selling writer of all time. And it was a whirlwind romance. John was wearing a Union Officers uniform and looked incredibly dashing. 10:14 am, Jan FisherMarch 15, 2011 Newspapers in English "We put the couture clothes in storage and give the ready-to-wear to consignment shops like Cris on Polk Street," Victoria says. Dick is on a roll: won the two Virgin upper class tickets to London at the Britannia Ball at the Legion of Honor. Four hours, she told Samantha Leach in a recent profile forGlamour magazine, is a good nights sleep for her. At 71 years old, Steel works 20 to 22 hours a day. Would recommend to anyone looking for these kind of services. "We shop together all the time and wear each other's clothes," says Vanessa, 19, who attends Pepperdine University in Malibu and is taking an intensive French class this summer at the Berlitz school downtown. Box 470427, San Francisco, 94147. Thank you for sharing so intimately with us. Bonnie's aunt is opera great Beverly Sills. Home Agency News Artists Production Home School Contact Home Agency Samantha Traina. He immediately struck up a conversation and we quickly discovered we shared a lot of interests including a love of the shipping industry. The buzz that was created by Samantha and Chaitanya's wedding was due to the fact that they followed two different customs while getting married. But I do believe that you are very fortunate to have had this time with this obviously wonderful man. Increasingly, the Traina sisters are getting noticed nationally; Victoria and one of her other sisters recently appeared in Women's Wear Daily; Vanessa and Victoria have also been mentioned in Vogue, which complimented them on their "creative personal style. He thoroughly enjoyed his kids, his friends, his homes, his travels, new adventures, exotic places (where I would have been terrified to go). So, what is their fashion budget? Beatie also had four junior bridesmaids, her younger half-sisters. The bride's custom-made Givenchy wedding dress. Two years later again, she divorced and remarried a man named John Traina, her fourth marriage, and third in six years. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement and Your California Privacy Rights. It was with Triana that she became a step-mother to his two sons, and went on to have six children of their own. 8:18 am, jose roperoMarch 4, 2011 This year will mark the 25 anniversary oft mothers death. Dear Danielle We both think that your professional life is astounding and your private life is to be admired. And everyone loved everyone. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Cond Nast. When Fine Arts Museums trustee Trevor Traina purchased Diane Arbus' famed yet haunting "Identical Twins" photograph, his mother, FAM board President Dede Wilsey, was confounded. http://www.tj.org. samantha traina weddingcreekside middle school athletics. A cordial and affectionate greeting, Sorry Mrs. Steel, admired the little I had read about in his book on Nick, his patience cooperation with you, love makes all things possible. Im so sorry for your loss. He was a truly lovely person, in many many ways. Lockport senior Samantha Traina wasn't a serious bowler when she started high school. I met John at a Gone with the Wind costume party given by friends at their country home. 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.. They just cheapen an outfit." Debbie Banahan These girls are San Francisco's answer to the Hilton sisters. 1:40 pm, Victor GentileApril 4, 2013 She likes it, but passes. https://t.co/9ApljQTl5Z pic.twitter.com/jwUi7tL2fV, Hadley Freeman (@HadleyFreeman) May 10, 2019. Vanessa Traina (wears white lace dress) and Victoria Traina (wears black dress, hair up in bun), daughters of Danielle Steel. it impossible to put one of your books down for too long without taking a little I am so very sorry to hear the death of John I know it will be a loss fir u and your. That was admirable! He sounds so exciting, every day was a new adventure to him. Im sure he never remembered me from that day, although I glimpsed him and his lovely wife at the party. I am totally shocked and saddened to hear the news of Johns passing. (The Wedding, 2000) Hz a Remny utcban (The House On . Joelle Goldstein. Charlene Oakley. We were not invited to the big reception at the Danelle Steel home that was once Adolph and Alma Sprekels Im glad sincere persons like this still exist. I hope everyone in your family truly relies on one another now, freely sharing funny anecdotes and fond memories about this man you all adored. John is missed, all my prayers and thoughts for his family. time out to read more as the day goes on. Mr. Traina. Still to this day something will happen that I want to share and I will think Ill call Mom. The romance novelist had her first child at 19, and her last at 40, telling The Telegraph UK in 2006 that she had spent 35 years of her life being a full time mother the most fulfilling job shes ever done. When John moved to the 3022 Washington St. Firehouse, I visited him again with photos. We became good friends. John had two adorable very young sons, Trevor and Todd, who were friends of my daughters and I knew well. He spent every holiday with us, came to dinner often, we took real pleasure in seeing each other, with and without the kids. (((((HUGS)))). Love, Lorraine. (Juan 5:28,29) I took a photo of John with his two sons before we went to lunch in Yountville. For tech entrepreneur Trevor Traina and his wife Alexis Swanson Traina, a historic Napa Valley home is an ideal respite from city life Written by David Nash Read the Full Story ≫ Photographed by Douglas Friedman. He looks so young. . 8:20 am, Mary KeayMarch 8, 2011 I would love to meet you one day and that would be a dream come true for me Love stories: 10 bridesmaids, 10 ushers and thousands of white roses added up to a big beautiful wedding Saturday when Beatrix (Beatie) Lazard Traina married Michael Seidenberg at Grace Cathedral. He was movie star handsome when I met him, and until his very last day. 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. "We don't talk about that," Vanessa says, right on cue. Gaelle was sooo real! Danielle Im sorry you have lost the shine in your sun! She married John Traina in 1981 for the 4 th time, with whom she has 5 children: Samantha, Victoria, Vanessa, Maxx and Zara. Love you DS. (John 5:28,29) My thoughts and prayers are with you all. 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. We shop with them at Marc Jacobs in Maiden Lane, and at American Rag on Van Ness. Ever since she was a child, she remembers rushing home from school, doing her homework, and then turning to her stories staying up far later than she should have. 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.