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. And for you Danielle may you feel comfort in the good times shared memories and all the treasures that are eternal. I feel really devastated for you and your children and I hope you find the strength to make it through this very difficult time. Bob and Marie Gallo's daughter, Amy, and Paul Ballatore, son of winemaker Spir Ballatore and his wife, Kathy, are engaged and planning an October 4 wedding . My condolences to you and your family on the loss of your ex-husband and your childrens father. extravaganzas at the Oakville home, which he gave every two years for a few years. Janet. 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. 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. Remaining friends after so many years. "I have so many other things to wear on the boat," she sighs. 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. God Bless all of you. And we believed it too. 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Danielle Steel has never needed much sleep. What a beautiful tribute to your former husband, but more importantly, a beautiful tribute to a fine human being. Samantha Traina (@samtraina) Instagram photos and videos samtraina 126 posts 952 followers 2,983 following Samantha Traina This Account is Private Already follow samtraina? He was totally unflappable, nothing ever bothered him, and I can hardly ever remember seeing him angry. 8:20 am, Mary KeayMarch 8, 2011 He spent every holiday with us, came to dinner often, we took real pleasure in seeing each other, with and without the kids. like my Dads. . mayo 29, 2022 . https://t.co/9ApljQTl5Z pic.twitter.com/jwUi7tL2fV, Hadley Freeman (@HadleyFreeman) May 10, 2019. 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. 2023 Cond Nast. And for a long time after, I wished I could meet a man like him. It never dawned on me that I would be lucky enough to be in his life one day. 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. Or I want advice and will attempt the same thing. When he saw one of our daughters crying at the hospital recently, he allowed her 6 seconds to cry and then she had to stop. 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. Samantha Traina is on Facebook. I always enjoyed her dedications to him in her books, and the obvious love they shared. Debbie Banahan time out to read more as the day goes on. I met up with Todd in Hollywood after he was grown, and we went shopping and had a hilarious time together. 7:43 pm, John TrainaAugust 2, 2013 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. She covered it well and it was only after her death that it became apparent that she was bipolar. Even after our divorce, my house was always open to him; we spent wonderful times together with the kids. O.J. Balenciaga SA (/ b l n s i / b-LEN-see-AH-g) is a Spanish luxury fashion house founded in 1919 by the designer Cristbal Balenciaga in San Sebastian, Spain and based in Paris, France.Balenciaga produces ready-to-wear, footwear, handbags, and accessories and licenses its name and branding to Coty for fragrances. Customer service was 10/10. And he always looked 20 or 30 years younger than he was, time just didnt touch him, somewhere on his travels, he must have found the fountain of youth!!! Beloved father and grandfather, notable society figure, entrepreneur, civic leader and San Francisco legend, John Traina . We were married for 17 years, and have been separated and divorced for 16 years. Catalog; For You; San Francisco Chronicle. It sounds like he led a wonderfully fulfilling The pair wed in an intimate ceremony in Temecula, California, on Sunday. 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. It brought back some fond memories of the days I spent in San Francisco and Napa. Updated: December 10, 2014 He made everyone feel special, and I felt like a fairy princess, Cinderella, when I was with him. Gaia Repossi. 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. The newlyweds, families and friends were back at Runnymede yesterday continuing the celebration with a pool party . Victoria, Samantha, and Vanessa Traina in Balenciaga F09 by Nicolas Ghesquire, with their father John Traina. So, what is their fashion budget? Vanessa Traina getting ready for her wedding. At 71 years old, Steel works 20 to 22 hours a day. He sounds like a man who added a lot to life. That was admirable! Dear Mrs. Steel I just read your kind and heartwarming life of your late husband Danielle, Over her five decade career, Steel has written 179 books. And we know several people who have lived years with leukemia, and have done well. And after 17 years, with great sadness, we parted ways, but we remained very close. Remember that God is a living god and not for the dead because they all live in his memory until the day of resurrection. She ends up buying a vintage yellow and white baseball shirt with the word "Senior" on it and a pair of new beige satin ballet flats with the saying, "I danced myself into the tomb.". For the ceremony, Stanlee Gatti designed the pergola, which was draped in spanish moss and jasmine. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Cond Nast. His present to us was a lovely crystal bowl which I have always treasured. John was all about living life, without regrets, without tears, without fears. This is a question for which we knew there would be no answer. "We have them in different colors; I like to wear mine with a vintage T-shirt and pointy heels. Samantha Traina is a freelance fashion stylist and consultant. 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. I am sorry for the loss of a very special person in your life and children. The pictures had become a rage on the internet and had left everybody in awe of how madly in love they looked. Keeping his memory alive will not only comfort you, but will keep him with you for many years to come. 8:14 am, jose roperoMarch 4, 2011 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. I would love to see you write a story of the wonderful relationship and memories of John and your family. "We put the couture clothes in storage and give the ready-to-wear to consignment shops like Cris on Polk Street," Victoria says. Vanessa Traina (wears white lace dress) and Victoria Traina (wears black dress, hair up in bun), daughters of Danielle Steel. Shoot date is 6/8/04; writer is Sylvia Rubin. For Victoria, it's a black Chanel evening coat from the '90s with a satin collar. 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. As promised Letting you in #chaysam . 26 September 1931 - 1 February 2011. Listing review by Samantha Hollabaugh. What a wonderful story or warmth, love, without animosity due to a divorce. A handsome, elegant man, impeccably groomed, with a radiant smile. Love you DS. The Trainas, who have been called (to their chagrin) San Francisco's version of the Hilton sisters, have attended runway shows in Paris with their mom since they were little. While I thought John Traina would live forever, A big hug with all chastity One doesnt forget a good friend though. He loved his dogs. True to her word, Vanessa wears an outfit that is a bit more revealing than her sister's. Katy Raddatz / The Chronicle MANDATORY CREDIT FOR PHOTOG AND SF CHRONICLE/ -MAGS OUT, SISTERS20070_rad.jpg SHOWN: L to R: Victoria Traina and Vanessa Traina, daughters of Danielle Steel, are shopping at American Rag on Van Ness Ave. in San Francisco. He's the son of Jerry and Nancy Thomas of Los Altos. Anyway, I was in San Francisco in Oct. 2013 on business and decided to look him up . Of all the clothes they have worn and loved, which have they loved the most? 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. (But don't break an ankle getting there to check out their castoffs, unless you're about a size 0). The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Cond Nast. He assured us he would be!! Front row: Maxx Traina, Nick Traina and Zara Traina. He is also survived by a sister, Marisa Traina Hahn, three nephews and a niece. John Traina wasnt a sad person, he was a happy man. Joey Lawrence and Samantha Cope. John Traina leaves a huge void in all your lives. He was the stepfather of Beatrix Lazard Seidenberg. I wish I could meet you some day because you have so much warmth and all I can While she was still married to Lazard, Steel was interviewing an inmate in a Californian prison when she met another prisoner named Danny Zugelder. Shoot date is 6/8/04; writer is Sylvia Rubin. Please accept my sympathy for your loss. Im so sorry for your loss. Be it a One-hour Wedding on the Mayor's Balcony with stunning views of the Grand Staircase, or an Evening Wedding with dinner and dancing under the ornate dome of the Rotunda, you'll have the experience of a lifetime saying "I do" in this historic landmark. . City Hall Events Office City Hall, Room 495 1 Dr. Carlton B. Goodlett Place San Francisco | CA 94102 Year: 2017: Full Name: Sa Sincerely, Log in to see their photos and videos. Beloved husband of Emma (nee Salas); Loving father of Sara, Nello, the late Rosa, Ed and Sandy; Cherished grandfather of Salvatore, Jaime, Samantha, Sarina, Massimo and Miranda; Caring great-grandfather of 7; Trusted brother of Filippo, the late Giacomo, the late Nello and the late Dino; Uncle, cousin and friend to many. 6:26 am, Rosa RodriguezFebruary 25, 2011 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. Your Privacy Choices (Opt Out of Sale/Targeted Ads). I am a very very big fan of yours and have been reading and collecting each book when it comes out. Vogue may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our Affiliate Partnerships with retailers. Then she joined the school's powerhouse bowling program. 6:37 am, Shawn DeCosteAugust 6, 2017 These girls are San Francisco's answer to the Hilton sisters. 6:10 pm, Mike ReidAugust 14, 2012 Listing review by Nikki Traina. He reassured me that he loved you and was happy in your home. . Peace, prayers and blessings. Ironically, my first law firm, Low, Ball and Lynch moved there from the Alcoa Bldg. If you think you may be experiencing depression or another mental health problem, please contact your general practitioner or in Australia, contact. 12:24 am, Angela AngusJanuary 5, 2018 We were married for 17 years, and have been separated and divorced for 16 years. Victoria came in to order her fall wardrobe. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! 4:11 pm, Judith BertinatoNovember 1, 2019 Two years later again, she divorced and remarried a man named John Traina, her fourth marriage, and third in six years. He loved classic cars, beautiful antiques, had an incredible wardrobe and was the best dressed man I know. Join Facebook to connect with Samantha Traina and others you may know. 7:00 pm, Carrie (Rosenfeld) van de VenJanuary 1, 2014 And it was a whirlwind romance. Screen Shot 2022-04-15 at 11.59.54 AM. 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. On February 27, 2020, I arrived at my second home in Paris to meet my three daughters who work in fashion (Victoria, Vanessa, and Samantha Traina) for the ready-to-wear shows, which I love. "Our mother has a great eye; we grew up in her closets, and she taught us everything we know about fashion," Vanessa says. Photographer Snow had indeed gotten the blessing of not only Trainas four sisters but also her mother, Danielle Steel, whose home in Pacific Heights, San Francisco, the bride eventually chose as the location for her wedding. 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. Inside the Home of San Francisco's Most High-Profile Couple 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 Photographed by Douglas Friedman View the gallery Kathy Hunt Gordon. My deepest sympathy to everyone. The Traina sisters may wear clothes from big-name designers, but they listen to a lot of indie pop. Dear Danielle "But we can't just buy anything.". [] de Steele. Now. You are so beautiful and have a wonderful life, children etc. 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. Did you ever write a book about your lives together in Napa?? 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