I mean, its physically impossible. But they did a lot for me. I did everything. Q: I mean, I live in a small apartment, so what is it like to live in a kind of museum quality home? Daller: Oh, thats exactlyI mean, because that was the reason for getting a board, was to also help get things done. Burke: Oh my god. And they were slate, the roof, and by walking on the slates, they broke and they slid off, and wherever they slid off, the rain poured through because it was holes. Im going to get gifts now because Im staying in the house and Im going to fix it up.. But alls I know, they closed in New York and they moved out there. Daller: We really cant give you any details on that. Its a real pretty smell. She said, Yes, its lilacs. She said Mrs. Whatever-her-name-was always had to have lilacs. And I know everythingId love to go out to Staten Island. So he said, Good. And, she said, If so, we will give you gifts. And then that was the end. I think I got the two of them for five bucks or something like that. And its more expensive to keep her horses there than it was here. I found a beautiful place in Tottenville and I opened it and called it the Tidewater Inn. I knew what she looked like, I knew where it was. So she was always, Come on, George. So its a shame. 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. I remember you always loved it and liked it. The one in particular, United States Steel [Corporation]. He said, when he was moving here, he told the people there, he goes, Im moving. Oh, we were crabbing. And Luis Caizares painted that. The roof was shot because the old guy that was caretaker here, he used to walk around on the roof and watch all the boats in the harbor. Everybody smelled like that. Yes. Then, on that side, was the dining room, and the kitchen. Daller: Oh, yes. Q: How did you establish a relationship with the Parks Department and the Historic House Trust? Thats what it is. Daller: But he has albums upstairs, photos. So I couldnt take any of the clothes. We were only allowed so much. That was a bigits still there. Burke: Yes. He was from Central America somewhere, and he just believed in everything had to be right. And I never got along with her that much because everything I wanted to do, she said, No, no, no, I dont like that. So that had the outside kitchen. And she said, George, do you know who this is? and with her big Southern accent. All the grounds, the stables, everythingthey cant change a thing. 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. All these empty buildings and things. Q: Right. Eventually, he was able to move his collection of Victorian-style furnishings safely into the home, and add to it larger pieces of furniture to complete the restoration. Im giving nothing away. Would you? Its unreal! Burke: The only thing is, the house will be closed. The developers came in with bulldozersbulldozed that mansion, bulldozed the stables. And now theyre buildingI havent seen it, but Linda says its a huge house theyre building. And Im looking at looking at it and I said, You know, thats the last house. Q: So he knew how much work it would take over the years and what a relationship would be like to. And they were big floors. And the kitchen was outside. And I dream that I heard some noise. George Burke is one of these dedicated keepers: He minds the Seguine Mansion, which he bought in 1981. I had a bulldozer two weeks, riding back-and-forth, and back-and-forth, and back-and-forth across the front of the house because you couldnt see the house from the water. So its saved forever. Its a big plaque on it, its landmarked and everything. And the whole big building used to be a big private home, and then they had made it into a restaurant. If we can reach an agreement with Historic House Trust, by all means. So when I got it, of course, the old kitchen was inI had knocked it down because it was all falling apart. Because there was a big double parlor like this on one side of it. You couldnt even see it. I had no idea that that was it, when I bought the house or anything. But what she did is she sold off parcel after parcel in order for her to live here in the house because she had no income. And he said, Mom, Ill move in to the other part of the house. They bought a house. Most of them were like china and vases, such like that. And I invested in a couple of things. You just named them. And a friend of mine I was very good friendly with was John. And one day, I was sitting in the dining room. And when youd come down, there wasthe stairwell come down, and it was a double parlor, like this, and where this door was, was with two double doors. And so people saidthey took all the horses and they moved to New Jersey. Phone: (718) 966 . And I want somebody to take care of it. And how people went along with them, I dont know either. And right there in front of the windows was a coffin with all the flowers around it and everything. But the old lady that lived there was very, very sick. That was the most beautiful mansion. So, thats it, I said, to hell with it. Theres a bunch of little houses now built all along through their gardens. Theyd work out, and theyd be waiters, or this and that. Daller: Well, remember how much it took to paint the whole house, and how you had to paint sections of it? 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. Oh shit, Im going to have to rebuild the wall. So I started pulling the bricks out, and wrapped up where one of the bricks was, was an oil cloth rag all wrapped up. It was a mess. You werent allowed to buy much because it was worth a fortune over there to the general public, to the British. I said, Where are you? She said, Well, I moved out years ago and went back to Georgia. That poor horse. Either you buy me out, or I buy you out. So I gave it to them. And people were coming from all over the island. Wow, what a great place. I said, now here you are, the woman we always wondered about, asking me if Im interested in saving that house? Q: So its budgets and the contractors, all that stuff. And that was, Mrs.these mirrors came from that house, they were in the parlor in that houseWhat the hell was her name? You come out and take over the boys and mens department in the store. I said, Thats fine. Q: Can you tell me about the ghost in that house? And he said, George, you know, that big, beautiful house that sits empty? Well, he didnt want the bull with the little girl. If you lived in Alaska, where it was always cold, it was fine. Burke: I used to, but I didnt I didnt keep it on everything. So thats where I got most of the stuff thats here in the house today. Its no different from home. And that was nothing but a little house that caught firewas just a little, little house. So I moved into the house here. Search Staten Island obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. And I wanted these little chairs tufted but he had passed away before he could get around to tuft. Burke: But everything will stay here exactly as it is, because if its going to be a museum, people are not going to come in and look at empty walls. Matthew Funeral Home Inc 2508 Victory Blvd, Staten Island, NY (718) 761-5544 Send flowers. Sell the other half to Billthat was my brother and you and George, move with me to Florida. So we all thought that was a great idea. [laughs]. George Memon's passing on Tuesday, October 4, 2022 has been publicly announced by Martin Hughes Funeral Home in Staten Island, NY. I did go around and take pictures of what was left of some of them. There isnt a room he doesnt go into. Burke: Yes, and I had a beautiful apartment for years in St. George. And he was the one that took me around and showed me where to get the good fabric. He was always at the stables there. You know, he just passed away. So we lived there, and it was a big courtyard and there were four buildings and the center courtyard was all grass. New York obituaries and death notices, 1986 to rent. You know, everybody knew him, and everybody, wow. Right across the creek. Email or phone: Password: . So tell me about when you went to Europe. [laughs] But, itll be here. It was so overgrown. 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. Valhalla. And it was one of those busy, busy, goddamn nights. Cohasset crypto case: Everything court documents reveal. If you were at the water looking up here, you couldnt see the house. And then upstairs was like a big balcony above that porch. Developers. With a little more improvement, and he would do a little improving on what I wanted, you know, then it was perfect when Mario did it. It was like a mansion youve never seen. And then when I went looking for myhis name was Joinerand everybody was saying, Well, Sergeant Joiner is leaving, Sergeant Joiner is leaving. And I never thought much of it. And I said, Was that a dream? They gave me the fabric and they did it and such. But they are the ones thatup in arms, saying, Aww, that poor horse. And thats what I called out for was help. And you cant control it from the grave. And we used to say, Wow, wonder who lives there? I can get that. Because you could get it through theand once I got involved, I did really, really well. But I had all this beautiful carved stuff. Burke: years ago, because I couldnt afford to keep it. Burke: Like a locket. Youre coming with me. So Id say Okay, Murphy, lets go! She was something, I mean. And I was the assistant to the general who was the surgeon for the European Command. Oh, they loved me. Burn it down, put a candle in the middle of the hall. I had the house put back together. Staten Island, New York. They even stopped you riding in the parks. Get out. 06/26/1943 - 02/20/2023. The woodwork, the moldings, the parquet floors. So I had people come in and wanted to buy the Tidewater Inn. Good God! Daller: Yes. Daller: You werent here. So thank you. Burke: Okay. Burke: Of course, Id been in Alaska for all that time. So thats my uncles hope for it as well. And he said, George, Im selling my business. And it didnt take long to sell because it was a big piece of property, nice house. You could see with all the houses over here, its gotten very built up. Served in NYPD for 25 years, ran many mararthons George Arthur Croake, 78, of Manasquan, NJ (previously Flatbush, Brooklyn & New Dorp, Staten Island) passed away peacefully . Frank Tredici. You can retire. Eric. After Burke returned to Staten Island, he purchased and restored two houses and an old restaurant and bar before he was contacted by Bess Seguine in 1981, who had inherited the then-deteriorated Seguine Mansion. Architectural style and interior style? Ill do that. So that was over in Port Richmondits still there, I understand, the store. And I got a good price for that. And I went from room to room and it took me a couple of years, didnt it? Q: The Friends of the Seguine Mansionthe friends group. Burke: Yes, its a big oil painting, a big painting like this. And one day I got a call from Mrs. Seguine. So I paid it off and bought it in cash, with the cash. They really dont know what history is all about. Facebook. He was predeceased by his mother Lena Russo-Tredici. He introduced me all the time tobecause look at look at what he was. Burke: Oh, well, look what I did. I come down the stairs and I opened the door. And she was living here all by herself. All my life, I was raised in a big house. Because she would always want her bottle of booze. Burke: Her sister has it [indicating Daller]. So you really cant even try to say what does it feel like? Luis was great. But thats what that was. That is the only thing that worries methat the house will be stripped. When did it start to feel done? I said I was the only person at that timemy uncle gave me my sweet sixteen there, and all my friends were invited to come formal. Daller: He did the sofa upstairs as well. Devoted father of Matthew I. Burke, Jason L. Burke, and Georgina. 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. Burke: Oh, and then the house, when I bought it, everybodythe real estate lady, she wouldnt come in. This the expensive piece of property! They sold it to the developers. But I mean, that wasthe holes, the plaster gone. Its been so long now. And then I decided Id get involved again with things that are going on. I, being the youngest, of course, seeing everybody growing up. Q: What do you think the role of this house is, in this part of Staten Island? Then she got to the point where she couldnt keep it anymore. That was a great house. But I had all that money! And all the time when all the lilacs would come in the spring, and the whole place would smell of lilacs, its gorgeous, still is. They talk about Tottenville, its all McMansions. Everything has changed, all the old houses are torn down. Burke: Oh, I loved her. Q: Well, Im pretty much at the end of my questions. Join Facebook to connect with George Burke and others you may know. And the porch, I dont thinkone end of it, you wouldnt dare walk on because the whole thing would have collapsed. He used to stay out here. Thats the only thing people could bring. Theyre piled up. Daller: Well, no, Mrs. Seguine allowed him to buy, Burke: No, I already had this house from the first deal. Were going to this estate. And that was a kitchen, and that was bedrooms and a little living room, all up there. Theyd come out and Id say, Look, I can get you this. But they tore the house down to build that school. They couldnt. And I went around and we all hadyou were only allowed to buy two bottles of wine and a bottle of whiskey, or something. But I put the kitchen in the basement and sealed up that, because once that filled up with water, it would leak into the basement. So I would go to the flea markets and things. They were gorgeous. Yes, but it was weird. And I had the two apartments! And there was nobody but my mother and I now, living in our house. Facebook gives people the power to. Because back when they built the houses, kitchens were never built in the house. And in the meantime, I made a couple of little investments and they turned out very well for me. All the way to the Great Kills Harbor. Daller: But thats how he [referring to the painting of Mr. Seguine] came back to the house. And I had more bargains from Mrs. Murphy. I slept in it, lived in it, ate in it. And I took the money. Ticonderoga. When I was over there looking at their house. Daller: As a matter of fact, we had an event years ago. Q: You mentioned that the South Shore has changed in the last few years. Daller: Right, we really dont discuss any of that. So I went down and I just went around and everything I seenall the stuff you see hanging in this house, most of it come from me going around and wheeling and dealing in, you might as well say, the black market. And each little petal and everything is done beautiful. And whats going on up the street here now? Brother Bill? Q: So well have audio recording and a transcript for researchersand Ill remove those names that you mentioned, Linda. But again, I dont know that Staten Island appreciates anything, because we had a Borough President at one time that we asked him a question about something and his answer to my uncle was, Well, why would you want to put a new suit on an old man?. So I said, whew! But I was glad that I got this. And they repaired all these taxis, repainted them, and then sold them all to Cuba. Stole all that carved stuff, stole all that stuff, that whole box of stuff. Sign up for NYPAP mailings and our Newsletter to stay up-to-date. Burke: No, who gave me that? But what was really, really bad was people, if they were going to build a garage, or they were going to build something, theyd go to that big, beautiful mansion and rip the siding off of it and take it back to build what they want to build. And then when you could see the house, it was a goddamn mess. So they built it like an attic and it was called an attic but it was a whole complete story. I thought for sure that would never go. And also about the history of Staten Island, or the style that the house is decorated in, the Victorian style, your collection. Staten Island, Richmond County, NY Genealogy Site - Staten Island Recent Obituaries I cant think of the name of the thing now. By Carol Ann Benanti | benanti@siadvance.com STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- It's designated one of Staten Island's signature society events of the year, a. Theyre all McMansions. You can go and look and read about anything about the South Shore of Staten Island. Daller: Thats a story you should share, about the lilacs and the lady. He had the military ship the items back to family members in New York City, a perk of military service that made moving his collection back to the States possible. And it was very much built like this house. This was in the East Bronx, this was on 167th and College Avenue. Burke: He did almost all the upholstery in the house. And all those Eskimos just loved me. I probably gave it to Bess. He spends time in every part of it. And its still there, its all there. Are you still interested? And I said, Well, of course I am. Syracuse. And with the Air Force, I enjoyed every minute. See Photos. Burke: So, in other words, fifty years from now, if someone wants to learn about the house, they can find out. Q: And how did you decide, I guess, how to rebuild? And if they only would have remained, they would have been a part of it, and everything could have been fully appreciated. Burke: Well, I wanted a beautiful Victorian look. Daller: I mean, that big wrap-around porch that went all the way around the house. Daller: It was like, we cant even find him anymore. 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. So I took that out of the brick and I got some cement, put it all back in, put the wall back up. And Bill moved in, and he stayed there for quite a while. Is there anything, you think? I should really do something to save it. And it just was luck that I had just sold a real estate deal and made a lot of money. And he died young. So as long as I own it, I own it, theyll pay for it. Did you know that from? Burke: Oh, it was all overgrown with undergrowth. He upholstered that chair with the things in the back. I forgottheres ten acres that is landmarked now. . Off of Hylan Boulevard? But before we know it, there wont be a thing left in the house. So that was the reason we chose to do a White Party. And while I was up there, I was sent up to work with Father Tom. Well, he lived on Staten Island. Things like that? Visitation will be held on April 24, 2015 at 7:00 pm at Casey Funeral Home, 350 Slosson Ave, Staten Island, NY. Because he lived right here, lived right here on Staten Island. Theyre all gone. Births: July 1847-48, July 1853-1909 Deaths: 1795, 1802-04, 1808, 1812-1948 Marriages: June 1847-48, July 1853-1949 *Includes records for western Bronx, 1874-97, and eastern Bronx, 1895-97. Casey Funeral Home Kathleen Burke, age 78 passed away at Richmond University Medical Center after a brief illness on January 26, 2023. And I often wondered what happened to that brooch because I gave it to Bess. 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They just couldnt handle it. Youd have to see the house to see what Im talking about. And that guy, look at the size of that house he just built. And he was so good. Q: And thats what allowed you to buy this house? So it took a fortune, but I had it, all that money, to restore the house. Daller: Yes. Do you remember that? If you want to come in a business with me, John, lets make into a beautiful restaurant. So he said, Okay, Ive never owned a restaurant, but Id be willing to try it, George. So I said, Well, John, youre gonna have to put a lot of money in it because you have all the money, as being who you are. I dont need The Death of Cleopatra hanging above my fireplace. But anyway, I had come back to America. That place took off like you couldnt believe. Burke: And what is a shame islike, you take [one of our former boarders], she has two horses that she used to keep here all the time. You dont have to worry about, sleeping on your couches and all that kind of stuff, and, you know, pulling out fake beds, and that kind of stuff. I dont think anythings missing? Daller: He enjoys the whole house. This whole corneryou could stand and see the street out there, so this whole corner was rebuilt. Burke: So, my sister Marge, and my sister Bess, would come over and help me. And with the money that I made from there, I put it right back in the building. Staten Island. Daller: You met some interesting people there. What were the things that you did when you were young? Burke: I dont find any difference living here. 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. They cant develop it. And I just got a call from all my lady friends saying that my house is falling apart. I know all the grounds that were around it were beautiful gardens. Of course, I went to school here. George James Manger , 100, of Staten Island died on May 4, 2022. He appreciated it. The mansion was gorgeous! So we talked to our brother Bill and he had come up with the money, bought the house. Too bad that there wasnt somebody with a brain. Daller: Thats been acquired over the years. And it never had a kitchen. When I bought it, I didnt know what was that ones house. If it wasnt for Mrs. Mackey across the street telling me about the funeral, I would have never known. Burke: Well, youve got to thank Mrs. Seguine. Daller: No. Daller: So not that much time was spent on Staten Island. And getting an American Dollar from being in the service, getting my payeven though it wasnt that muchbut at that time, over there, it was worth a fortune. Burke: Oh, well, when I was inI guess I was in England. And I was in the medical department, worked in the operating room. Daller: At least the property itself, because when you stood outside, I mean, you couldnt see anything. And, then I gotwhod I get from the city? Staten Island, Richmond County, NY Genealogy Site - Staten Island Recent Obituaries So by the time he came back, all this had changed. Well, Bess, and my brothers wife, Evelyn, never got along. Because Mrs. Seguine was holding the. 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. Was very little time on here. Its down in Tottenville, beautifully done. Q: So its confidential becauseoh, okay. So when he left the apartment and came to Staten Island, things started to move back into different sisters again until he was ready to relocate it again. So I stayed there, worked for him for years. 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. It turned my stomach just to watch all of that gorgeous stuff just destroyed. And my fatherwe were quite wealthy, growing up. Well, by this time, I had a lot of money. Remember him? All that gorgeous porcelain, like the Flower Sellers Childrenits a big piece like that. And all this beautiful stuff, I used to put in a big box. Q: So what was it like when you had the house finished and furnished? That was a shame. I grew up loving it and always having it, and my mother was great with it. And I didnt realize it because I was always working. And these roofs had big arches, like this. Anyway, I said, Oh boy, did I have a scary dream. I told her my dream. Yes, the dining room and the kitchen was on the other two, side. 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. Burke: Well, I hope it gets maintained. And I got a big certificate for saving that. The Seguine Mansion, also known as The Seguine-Burke Mansion, is located on Lemon Creek near the southern shore of Staten Island. Burke: Its never finished! Save my house. And I thought, Oh, shit. I was down on the beach one day, I forgot what were doing. You could ask for their house and youd get it. So I still had to get up every day and go to work. And over the years, it became just prohibitive to try and do. You couldnt tell what it was. Burke: It was. Unfortunately, all the grounds areI dont even know if the house is there anymore! Oh my god. We just mentioned him. And the backyard is beautiful. His family was like aristocratic. So the next day, Im up and Im outside. I went around and I got it and shipped it all back home. Was her name Mackey? Christ, a good ten, twelve years. In Europe, he felt like he had been. Burke: Oh god. So we brought that point up a few times. Would you sell me the acres in the front? Daller: No, I dont. And the White Party we do in order to take care of doing cleanup on the lawn, doing any kind of plantings, or anything, because he did it all the years. What a damn dream, there she was, laying in her coffin there, with her finger at me. Q: Was that here in the house? Lets stay friends. Take a walk. I said, No, no, Im gonna save this house. He said, Oh! Burke: Yes, I had to go down in the basement, and put a post, and then I had to jack up the stairs. Brooklyn Births: 1898-1909 Deaths: 1847-53, 1857-1948 Marriages: 1866-1949 *Pre-1898 records are for Brooklyn city only. He come over he looked at it. And the basement was beautiful, where you can walk out onto the porch and out into the garden. Tell us about when you were born? And I was a medic. But when he was in Europe, he rode. I want it now. I could never get it. They just went and just vandalized it to hell until there was nothing but a shell left. Im getting rid of everything. He said, I have three of the most beautiful Persian carpets from Persia, said, You cant get them anymore. He said, Theyre antiques but they are brand new, never used. He said, Im giving them to you. And this is them. The kitchen was never in the basement. John T Burke passed away on April 22, 2015 in Whiting, NJ and is under the care of. Beloved husband of Rosanna (Ialuna) Burke. And if they were there and I could see them, and I could ship them free because the government had to ship it for me, and I had my sisters, who would store them for meI had had a great opportunity to pick up all this stuff that was beautiful, get it for nothing, and the government ship it back for me, and my sisters would keep it until I got a place to put it. She was great, I loved her. Soon, nobody had room in their house to store anymore of my stuff. It was unbelievably gorgeous. Burke: Oh, God, I stood on the edge here and I watched what was going on over there. Burke: Yes. 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