And the house was like this, a big piece with two big wings. Absolutely gorgeous. Daller: But it was the thing with the lilacs smell. So she was always, Come on, George. Nobody wants to do that. I loved Alaska. And they were big floors. Burke: What were the things I did when what? Burke: About the candle? So tell me about when you went to Europe. And we used to say, Wow, wonder who lives there? And he was stationed here, in St. George, and he would come home and wed live in the house. So I would go to the flea markets and things. Because you never finish, youre always finding something to do. And then of course, being in New York and being in the thing like that, I got to be very, very good friends, with Scalamandr. Q: Well, tell me about getting started on this house. The developers came in with bulldozersbulldozed that mansion, bulldozed the stables. See Photos. You just named them. And that was it. Burke: Yes, she held the mortgage on it. And its three little girls sitting on a bench with big baskets of flowers in front of them. And she was laying like this. He brought a crowd with him and it was just to tell him thank you for everything that hes done. And my fatherwe were quite wealthy, growing up. They tore down those two nice little cottages that were there. Why cant they just appreciate something for what it is? My brother, he come in and he said, What are you, nuts? I loved them too. I said, Well, the only one I know that talked like that is Bess Seguine. She said, Well, this is me. I said, What is it, Bess? She said, I want you to come and save my house. I said, Are you kidding, Bess? I said, as a kid growing up, we were always down on the beach, looking back up at this big white house that looked like a big Southern mansion. Burke: What its been like for you to live here. What a shame. He was an old craftsman from the other side. That came in part from the attorney. Because the other way, my uncle was digging into whatever a little bit of savings he had, in order to pay. Burke: After I had the house, then I got the big pieces of furniture. And they repaired all these taxis, repainted them, and then sold them all to Cuba. Burke: Down in the basement, my friend Eriche was great, with this Ouija board and all this stuffand he said, George, lets do a seance! So we got a bunch of people together and we went all down in the basement. And were doing this interview in Burkes home, in the Seguine Mansion on the South Shore of Staten Island. But I mean, that wasthe holes, the plaster gone. And what they did is they bought a whole fleet of old taxis. And the house across the street from it, the Old [Sir Walter] Tyrrell House. And she used to drink all the whiskey like crazy. Burke: Ed. Its Greek Revival. But some strange things did happen in the house. Valhalla. I wanted to know some more details about the life tenancy. And thats where we are today. And that was the Air Force. Q: Yes. Burke: Yes. Daller: No. Lets stay friends. So most of the stuff is Victorianturn of the century and Victorian. Right. So I made sure it was filled in with dirt the rest of the way, so I wouldnt have that water getting in the basement. You know, everybody grew up together. Obituary George W. Burke, age 63, of Hull, entered into eternal rest on October 2, 2021. Because Evelyn didnt like the house, his wife. Yes. I bet I left the cellar door open under the stairwell, from the basement, and I bet thats the soap Ive got in the washing machine that smells like that. As a young adult, he joined the U.S. Air Force and served in the medical department, spending time in locations across Europe and Alaska. And I, throughout the time, I went from room to room in the house and restored it. The oldwhat the hell was itgrocery store. I mean, its just normal living in a normal house. How the hell they got to the right people, I dont know. That was a bigits still there. And one day. The following is a roundup of obituaries published on SILive.com. And then the Eric woke up, and I said, Well, I dont know. Well, on theon the fireplace there, those two big candelabras, theyre Meissen. Burke: Yes, I paid off this house. You got to get out. So we moved to Florida. Burke: Well, I dont know if people will ever realize in years and years to come that I saved so much, but they did give me a plaque for restoration. And that was, Mrs.these mirrors came from that house, they were in the parlor in that houseWhat the hell was her name? Is there anything, you think? And right outside the window right here, is a great big round, thing thats all brickgreat big round thing, big as this room, covered-overand thats where all the water from the drain pipe from the roof would go in there and fill it, and it was called a cistern, and that was connected to the kitchen downstairs. Find the obituary of William Burke (1966 - 2021) from Staten Island, NY. So I said, Well, I would have named it The Rossville Inn because it was in Rossville, but he will he loved Bermuda and he wanted Bermuda Inn. So I said, Yes, John, well call it the Old Bermuda Inn. Q: Okay. And thats what I did. You could ask for their house and youd get it. And in the back of the house, its still there, is aChrist, it must be half the size of this roomis a huge, huge lilac bush. Yes, she died and she was in the front parlor in the coffin, wasnt she? Or is that real? That was real. Will they appreciate it? And they were going to pay for everything if they owned it. And right there in front of the windows was a coffin with all the flowers around it and everything. Daller: Well, he hopes that Historic House Trust and the Parks Department work hand in hand and maintaining itthat theyll maintain it as a museum. Im going to retire, Im going to go down to that big old house, restore it, fix it all up, move in it, and enjoy it. So, Id do that. Theyre going out for the garbage. I said, No, no, no, Im trying to take them. So I took them and I had them all redone and reupholstered, and here they are. Burke: I think that waswhod ya call-it got me involved with that. If you were at the water looking up here, you couldnt see the house. But I dont remember seeing the main house. And he kept up with him, up until the time Mario passed away. They had The [Charging] Bull in the city and they had the little [Fearless] Girl there. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved George Burke of Hull, Massachusetts, who passed away at the age of 63, on October 2, 2021. Thanks very much to you. And I took that for years. There was nine of us in the whole family. Obituary George W. Burke, age 63, of Hull, entered into eternal rest on October 2, 2021. And while I was up there, I was sent up to work with Father Tom. Visitation will be held on April 24, 2015 at 2:00 pm at Casey Funeral Home, 350 Slosson Ave, Staten Island, NY. I remember you always loved it and liked it. But they are the ones thatup in arms, saying, Aww, that poor horse. Everybody came in to a coldwater flat in the Bronx and walked in amazed because theyve never seen anything like that. I know the Port Richmond store you just bought. And it was the most amazing party. So I stayed there, worked for him for years. On a goddamn pillared mattress sleeping? So I come home dead tired. And each little petal and everything is done beautiful. You want to take down every statue thats been there for a thousand years because, No, that statue shouldnt be there. Lives in Rochester, New York. They bought a house. I said, No, no, no. And then upstairs was like a big balcony above that porch. The one owned by the steel companywas that a beautiful house! Im sure some will. They are Chinese Chippendale. Id love that old house. I said, But Bess, I said your houseI dont know about saving it. You could imagine what the mansion looked like. And then I was able to get all my stuff out of storage and out of peoples homes where I stored them, and furnished the house and moved and lived in the whole house, took care of it. But when he was in Europe, he rode. They cant build houses on it. Oh, thats right. Oh, God, it was gorgeous. Who Where Receive obituaries Yenula Hennaka February 24, 2023 That woman, she lived in riding clothes! And it never had a kitchen. Burke: Yes. Eric. Its still there. Daller: And when he wasnt doing that, he was horseback riding because he loved to ride and thats kind of segued himself to the Seguine House and to Bess. Burke: I think, what was left of it, the sons moved to California and they opened up a Scalamandr in California. I mean, you talked about it, when you were a kid, that it was this big house that you would see when you were out on, Daller: Its a part of the history of Staten Island. And with that money, I restored most of the house. I mean, its physically impossible. So every time she wants to go riding, she has to go all the way to New Jersey, ride her horse, and then come all the way back. All rights reserved. So one day, my sister Bess said to my mother and me, she said, Go pack. I cant think ofdoesnt matter, the name of the people. Thank you so much. Daller: You met some interesting people there. And he was so good. Q: The Friends of the Seguine Mansionthe friends group. And with the Air Force, I enjoyed every minute. [laughs] But, itll be here. Hes done it for forty-plus years, now its time to give back. And then finally she sold the house and she bought a beautiful place in Greenwich Village and moved to Greenwich Village. And then the people that moved out left a bunch of old furniture, and these were the two that they left. I had all the walls done. Staten Island and the South Shore is the only place where people can still move, be in a country feeling, and build what they want to build, and have a garden and have a lawn and, you know, they can be in the country and still be in the city. And then finally I had a man come in and talking to me about how hes bought a place on Staten Island that hes opening up a place like Saks only not as nice. And we had our barracks, of course, and having your barracks, the only thing you had was a big trunk where you kept all your clothes in. But not long ago, I was talking about it. And they would give me all kinds of beautiful little carved objects and things that would be carved out of the whales teeth or. Q: And you feel that thats at risk because of the development thats happening now. Burke: I used to, but I didnt I didnt keep it on everything. And she kept, George, please, go save my house. Burke: No, who gave me that? In fact, I think it was just landmarked wasnt it? So Walter was re-stationed to Fort Lauderdale in Florida. And all this beautiful stuff, I used to put in a big box. I went over there, and it was standing up sleeping! What the hell do you think it was? Then I got shipped to Europe. So thats my uncles hope for it as well. What was. Obituary: George W. Burke October 07, 2021 George W. Burke, 63 George W. Burke, of Hull, died on Oct. 2. Im always doing something. So I paid it off and bought it in cash, with the cash. And I went around and we all hadyou were only allowed to buy two bottles of wine and a bottle of whiskey, or something. Theres none of the spirits. Destroyed. Mom, you own the house, you own at least part of it, or half of it. Do you drink? No, we dont drink. So I would collect all the stamps. Burke: Im glad I did. I need to get someone in to do a good cleaning on the house, someone to take care of maintaining it. Lots of photos, costs, everything. But this is too much for you, George. Interviewing George Burke, and. But that was the cistern for doing all the laundry and everything in the basement. Most of the furniture thats hereI never furnished the house until I owned it. Then I was down in Florida for a while and Im wondering, Well, what in the hell am I going to do in Florida? What was I? Wantagh, Seaford . Daller: He enjoys the whole house. And even though the house belongs, in essence, to Historic House Trust, they werent reimbursing him for anything. Burke: Mario Buatta and a couple of people of his friends that were just as big. But unfortunately, all the stuff up there was cured by urine. So I went around to all the nursesof course, I was in the medical departmentand I asked all the nurses, What are you doing with your stamps? Funeral homes; Help and . And then, it wasI guess that was in the spring, then later on, I dont know what I was doing. Burke: Its never finished! All the way to the Great Kills Harbor. Lets keep fighting it, because there was no way to fight. Burke: Oh, well, the Eskimos up there would give me beautiful mukluks and all kinds of things. The columns werent square wooden ones, like these, they were beautiful fluted ones with all the Corinthian leaves on the tops of them and all that stuff. I moved in the house, and I would come in the house, and right in the front hallway, you could always smell lilacs. So I said, Well, Bess, if youre interested in doing it, Im interested in doing it.. Yes, of course, they could eat all the grass. Im joining the Air Force. So I went out and I joined the United States Air Force of course. George Burke. 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And he did these two chairs. Thats the only thing people could bring. Yes, by the time I got to do all that I had no money left. And a couple of my friends came as bartenders for me. Burke: And its great when you have friends come, you have extra bedrooms, you can put them all up. And underneath it was a whole kitchen and dining room that opened out to under the porch. And it was called SS White [Dental Manufacturing Company]. Q: So this is going to part of an online archive. One day, he was gone. And I hope whoever is in charge of itLinda will probably be here in charge! And Ill invest in a couple of other things that will give me a nice little income, and I wont have to worry about it. But, Q: Let me ask you some more about the items that you collected when you were. And he did the big sofa in there, didnt he? All these walls used to be white. Tell me when you want me to start. Burke: Yes, I had to go down in the basement, and put a post, and then I had to jack up the stairs. Yes. Daller: Yes. I mean, we had clocks, baby-Ben clocks, hanging in apartments. Betsy P. Thompson East Greenbush, New York. Daller: Oh, yes. And that was a couple people from Tottenville, caused all that. Aug. 16, 1954 - February 25, 2023 Loving and loyal husband, father, brother, uncle, great uncle and friend. The Seguine girls, as they were called,. It was a mess. If you stood outside and looked at it, the staircase went that way. Burke: Chris will stay living here. So that was the reason we chose to do a White Party. Im gonna save it, its a gorgeous house!. Adriana would come out and shed say, Well, Ill tell you what, George. If it wasnt for Mrs. Mackey across the street telling me about the funeral, I would have never known. I had the house put back together. And we were great gardeners and she had always come over in the spring, and she gave me little cuttings of all the flowers, and the different things. And he was the one that took me around and showed me where to get the good fabric. If they brought flowers, it had to be lilacs. So I said, Oh. So that was thatI got that little story. Burke: Of course, Id been in Alaska for all that time. And Id go downtown and Id wheel and deal for a bottle of whiskey. You couldnt see the grounds through the trees and it was just covered and everything. Q: Yes, absolutely. And she had this woman who was a caretaker. Its still that way. They cant just say, The doors are open for anybody, just walk in! Somebody will walk in, and say, Oh, I like those chairs, pick them up, and take them, and theyll be gone. She lived up on Lighthouse Hill. You werent allowed to buy much because it was worth a fortune over there to the general public, to the British. She was living in the house untilshe owned it until she died, and then I would take it over. Daller: The stables. It was unbelievably gorgeous. Daller: And that house was beautiful. According to the funeral home, the following services have. Q: Did you keep up a conversation with Mario Buatta about. And that way, it wouldnt burn the houses down. And that was nothing but a little house that caught firewas just a little, little house. And my sister, Bess, she was married to Walter, her husband, who was in the Navy. It was gorgeous and very ornatewas very, very much like Greek Revival. So they said, You better get back here and do something. So I came back, got out of the military, got a job working for Saks Fifth Avenue. That was a shame. So itll be part of Staten Island that people, maybe fifty years from now when theres not a spot left, theyll all come out and theyll look and say, Wow, this is what it used to be.. Off of Hylan Boulevard? You can retire. Then I startedI said, You know, theres a lot of things on this end of the island nobody wants, its the forgotten-end of the island. Because the water was in the basement for so many years, all the dampness had lifted all the floorboards and everything, and so I had to dry the house out, and replaster the walls. And, of course, being in the military and traveling with them, the government shipped all my stuff that I bought and picked upshipped it all back to America for me. So I bought it. Victor. So Id go up there and Id say, Ed, Adriana, what do you got? Well, we got some old fabric, out of date fabric. Give it to me! And Id take it. And one day, I was sitting in the dining room. I had the best collection of the most beautiful carved ivory and things because they didnt have money but they would give you things. Youre coming with me. So Id say Okay, Murphy, lets go! She was something, I mean. And as I said, I was in the military up there and we werent a big group of military, it was like a small base. Im only a salesman in a department store. I said, and its going to take a lot of money to put that house back together. She said, Well, Im going to help you all I can. And I said, But why would I fix a house I didnt own? And she said, Well, why dont we talk about that. She said, If youre interested in buying it, I will make the arrangements that you can own it. They just went and just vandalized it to hell until there was nothing but a shell left. I saved it years and years ago. She said, Now you can save it., And I said, Well, I can save it. No, it wasnt that. I mean, I could do a little woodwork, but I wasnt a carpenter. And now the people that I sold it to, the Pistillis [James and Kathleen Pistilli], they had the whole thing researched and now its got landmark things on it and everything. Burke: Her sister has it [indicating Daller]. So I moved into the house here. But they donated it to the Sisters of Charity, figuring that the nuns could live in that gorgeous mansion. Its Meissen. Daller: Well, yes. And the porch went all like this, around the house. Its still there in Port Richmond. And she said, George, you have so much with design and such, I want you to take over the wallpaper department and the fabric department. I did fantastic for the store. Create an obituary. Burke: Yes. That was gorgeous. Daller: Right, we really dont discuss any of that. I bought the house and Bess and Marge came over. Burke: Yes, its a big oil painting, a big painting like this. And she was living here all by herself. But how many people really have a sense of history anymore? Ill make you the drapes. The drapes are still up there. And I had the two apartments! But I forgot what the other two things were. So I run downstairs. Staten Island . And all my brothers. I mean, look, theyve been trying to get rid of the carriage horses in the city, for how long now? Burke: Oh, what I want to do isover that fireplace, I want to take that painting downand bring my painting and put it over that fireplace. I mean, this was just a farmhouse. Theres one here, theres one there, and theres one in the other room. This was the farmhouse. Burke: And Im leaving everything thats in the houseits staying. Burke: Yes. So I got this on the front porch somewhere, nailed to the house, butdoesnt matter. I mean, Captains Quarters, instead of building all those condos down there, it would have been beautiful to have another stately home there. And then Iwhatd I do then, Ioh, I paid for this house, didnt I? Youre working too hard. Daller: Yes. If you lived in Alaska, where it was always cold, it was fine. Then there was the main hall that went through, just like this: door, front door, back door. But you used tell me. I spent enough time breaking my back. I moved in, I cleaned it all up. Dont remember what happened to it, right? 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