And when they got level, he screamed, Okay, George, theyre level, theyre level! And then I put a big postI put a big cement thing on the floor. In New York City, there are 19 such sites which are overseen by live-in caretakers who serve as watchman, gardeners, guides and security guards, in exchange for free lodging. I had all the plasters done. 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. It occurred to me that my home was one of the very few old mansions still existing on Staten Island and surely could be designated as a historical home, so I requested my attorney contact the Department of Parks. Burke: What were the things I did when what? Burke: Oh, I loved her. He then served as senior priest at St. Adalbert's, Staten Island. Daller: It just went right out of my head! 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. All rights reserved (About Us). Beloved husband of Rosanna (Ialuna) Burke. And they would give me all kinds of beautiful little carved objects and things that would be carved out of the whales teeth or. So they went into repairing things. It was so overgrown. It was gorgeous and very ornatewas very, very much like Greek Revival. If they brought flowers, it had to be lilacs. So I said, Oh. So that was thatI got that little story. Q: Today is November 9, 2021. In lieu of flowers, donations to honor George may be made to Tunnels to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306. Thats why I did what I did, because I figured that if anything ever happens to me, all of this, now, will have to stay as it is. Daller: Oh, theOh God now, whats it called? Christ, a good ten, twelve years. Of course, when I bought the house, that was all weeds growing up among the bricks. And they did. Wantagh, Seaford . I moved in the house, and I would come in the house, and right in the front hallway, you could always smell lilacs. And because of that, and especially the interior design thing, I went around, did little jobs, and did things, and because I learned so much by going to that to school there, that when I got back here, I got nice little jobs here and there. Daller: So can you imagine a three room apartment filled to the brim with antiques? But some strange things did happen in the house. So because it was done like the French did, I never had to pay tax, or only tax on a two-story house, instead of a three-story. And I had a little house in Tottenville so I decided, well, Ill move into this big housein hereand Ill get rid of all the property that I have in Tottenville. OBITUARY Kathleen Burke January 20, 1945 - January 26, 2023. 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. I mean, I could do a little woodwork, but I wasnt a carpenter. And she was laying like this. He spends time in every part of it. Because, now, they cant tear it down. Thanks to him, a piece of Staten Island history has been saved for future generations. And I often wondered what happened to that brooch because I gave it to Bess. I cant go and say, You know, fifty years ago that was mine, and I never gave it to you. Must have been twelve big columns, it was, oh! Daller: He enjoys the whole house. A couple of years ago, I painted them this color, didnt I? They were all womens stuff. Im giving nothing away. And I never got along with her that much because everything I wanted to do, she said, No, no, no, I dont like that. They dont know it. So I said, Well, Bess, if youre interested in doing it, Im interested in doing it.. What was. People didnt want it because it had such a reputation as being haunted. Burke: Oh, God, I stood on the edge here and I watched what was going on over there. Q: Yes. The one in particular, United States Steel [Corporation]. You can search by first or last name, state and publication date. Burke: Greek revival. And we recognized Mario at the event. He had come into my room when I was not there, stole everything. Q: Okay. Q: You mentioned that the South Shore has changed in the last few years. And I was the assistant to the general who was the surgeon for the European Command. Devoted father of Matthew I. Burke, Jason L. Burke, and Georgina P. Burke, all of Hull. 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. And it was called SS White [Dental Manufacturing Company]. Q: Okay, all of that. He upholstered that chair with the things in the back. But Id go off with Murphy and wed go to these estate sales and most of the stuff thats in here was, I bought and shipped it all back. Daller: No, that still has to be discussed. Right. And there was nobody but my mother and I now, living in our house. And that was a kitchen, and that was bedrooms and a little living room, all up there. There was nine of us in the whole family. Copyright 1998 2023 New York Preservation Archive Project. Who Receive obituaries Sharon Ann Conner It was terrible. He also discusses the donation of the Seguine Mansion to the Historic House Trust, and his vision for the ongoing maintenance of the home and property. They cant do anything. And then the people that moved out left a bunch of old furniture, and these were the two that they left. People: Mario Buatta, Luis Caizares, Linda Daller, John Krawchuck, James and Kathleen Pistilli, Adriana Scalamandr, John Scalia, Elizabeth Bess Seguine Aug, Joseph Seguine, Organizations: Friends of the Seguine Mansion, Historic House Trust, House of Scalamandr, NYC Departments of Parks and Recreation, Sherwin-Williams, U.S. Air Force, Places: Annandale, Hammersmith College, Port Richmond, Old Bermuda Inn, Saks Fifth Avenue, Seguine Mansion, St. George, Staten Island, Tidewater Inn, Tottenville, The New York Preservation Archive Project. He was 77. Theyre deciding they want to build, so they tear down and build. And I did, I got in St. George wasnt it? In lieu of flowers, donations to honor George may be made to Tunnels to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306. There isnt a room he doesnt go into. Why cant they just appreciate something for what it is? Its going to hell. What the hell is that coming from? So I come down the stairs, and as I got down the stairs, the spelling got stronger and stronger. Is that what you want? But this is too much for you, George. George proudly served his country from 1977 through 1982. Mom, you own the house, you own at least part of it, or half of it. Q: Was that house that you restored in a similar condition as this house? But, thats what I did. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of George W. Burke . Burke: I knew that. Q: You mentioned that the South Shore has changed in the last few years. Read more about the life story of George and share your memory. And they said, Well, we cant handle it, George. She was living in the house untilshe owned it until she died, and then I would take it over. And that was only one of them. I moved in, I cleaned it all up. Daller: And that house was beautiful. But I, also, had many friends with necessary talents and skills who stepped in to help me.How did you acquire all the beautiful furnishings and art work?Some things were family treasures and many I purchased at auctions and in markets when I lived in England.How did your home become a museum?After years of effort and expenses, a negligently ruined house became the magnificent home I then occupied, though it proved to be very expensive to keep up. 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. Its a big plaque on it, its landmarked and everything. Daller: Mm-hmm! To send flowers Burke: Yes, its a big oil painting, a big painting like this. He was an antiquehe had a big rug business in. Was very little time on here. And I just got a call from all my lady friends saying that my house is falling apart. She was born in Troy on November 16, 1926, she was the daughter of the late George Mileon and Catherine Andrelos Mileon. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday, Oct. 10, at 11 a.m. in the chapel of the John Cardinal O'Connor Pavilion . So thats where I got most of the stuff thats here in the house today. While stationed in England, he studied interior design and architectural history and began to collect antiques through estate sales and flea markets, focusing on ceramics, paintings, light fixtures, and many other decorative items from the Victorian era. Take a walk. I said, No, no, Im gonna save this house. He said, Oh! And thats where we are today. Burke: Oh, it was all overgrown with undergrowth. Save my house. And I thought, Oh, shit. I was down on the beach one day, I forgot what were doing. I went over there, and it was standing up sleeping! What the hell do you think it was? And all this beautiful stuff, I used to put in a big box. 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. They were the Mackeys. 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. And everyone became extremely close. It was a mess. Im no bulldozer!. And he said, George, Im selling my business. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a member of the Historic House Trust. And thats where she was. She said, You saw her in your dream. I said, Holy shit, I said, you think that was her? She said, It could have been her. I said, Then she went like that and chased me out of her house. She said, That was her. And I miss all those horses. Burke: Anyway, she was well known here on Staten Island. He was always at the stables there. But big stuff like couches and chairs and that kind of thing. So a lot of the things that you acquired to furnish the house were in poor condition, and then you have them reupholstered and restored. It was unbelievably gorgeous. So what I did, I decided, well, Id go inand we had where you could buy all your liquor and such in the post exchange. And so I had all that stuff in my apartment. Burke: Theyll come in, but youll have to have somebody as a guide. Q: Well, tell me about getting started on this house. And my uncle came in and was part of the whole group. And when I seen it all over there, and when I seen the British people were poor as church mice, they were selling everything. That was a great house. Is there anything, you think? And that went for years. In fact, he was just a few years older than I, and wasnt it last year we were trying to locate him? 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. Daller: No. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. And she kept, George, please, go save my house. George Burke. Q: And you said that you restored the garden there too? This the expensive piece of property! They sold it to the developers. I forgottheres ten acres that is landmarked now. Lets keep fighting it, because there was no way to fight. I loved being there and everything. Burke: Oh, it was a relationship over whole period. Come here, Marge. I said, What? They said, Sell this goddamn place. Q: Was that here in the house? Yes, by the time I got to do all that I had no money left. Burke: But anyway, it was a big beautiful cameo brooch, and was wrapped in an oil cloth rag! Q: And thats what allowed you to buy this house? And I could turn the horses loose and theyd keep all the fields cut and mowed, you know? But the problem is, its so limited on Staten Island. And even though the house belongs, in essence, to Historic House Trust, they werent reimbursing him for anything. I mean, one year, the oil bill here was $11,000. Burke: But I forgot what the other two things where. Father James E. Burke, who served for 15 years as pastor of Sacred Heart parish on Staten Island, died Oct. 4. Burke: Yes. . So she said, Bess said, Were going to have to quit, George. I said Oh, shit. He did the White House and everything. I wanted to ask about the Equestrian Center. 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? And the house across the street from it, the Old [Sir Walter] Tyrrell House. Well, it doesnt matter, her name. Developers. Q: The Friends of the Seguine Mansionthe friends group. 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. Of course, I went to school here. Of course, she loved the smell of lilacs. Burke: Well, youve got to thank Mrs. Seguine. 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. The Old Bermuda Inn. Daller: Thats been acquired over the years. That is the only thing that worries methat the house will be stripped. Daller: But he has albums upstairs, photos. Burke: Yes. So its a shame. And from the garden, you could come back in under the porch and down into the kitchen in the basement. They were some kind of jewelry like that but I dont remember what it was. Now what are you going to do with this? Its still there, the framework of it, with the brick. And I was so damn busy, I never got to go home. It wasnt fair to him to keep paying for it. Burke: Yes. Formal gardens, stablesstables that you could live in. Q: Well, Im pretty much at the end of my questions. About that time, I learned that the historic Vanderbilt museum housed a descendent of the original Vanderbilt who had lived there. But it looked like an attic with the roof like that and everything. That was a shame. Niagara County: Lockport Union Sun and Journal Obituary Index, 1900-1903 and 2007-2011; Oneida County. Eric. All that gorgeous porcelain, like the Flower Sellers Childrenits a big piece like that. Just as long as its saved and its here. Yes, that was all Scalamandr. Parks takes care of the outside of the house and I the inside, Parks pays taxes and water and I pay all other expensesOver the years, what or who has inspired you?I'm inspired by memories of growing up on Staten Island, remembering the Seguine family, and now being here to enjoy it with them.What do you see for the future of the house?My hope is, with the help of the board of directors, I will see the house continue and be available for future generations to enjoy,Who have you strongly admired?Edith Susskind, who was a Staten Island treasure in grace and beauty. And that painting of me, thats upstairs in my bedroomdid you ever see it? Then she got to the point where she couldnt keep it anymore. And I gave that, I thinkI dont know if I gave it to Bess. A lot of these drapes, they did. And it was actually three stories high. When I bought the house, the real estate people, they wouldnt go in. Oh, that was the ghost in Tottenville. And if you went around with Mario Buatta, that was like going with the President of the United States. Q: What do you think the role of this house is, in this part of Staten Island? Q: [Laughs] Yes. Family and friends are coming together online to create a special keepsake. I was an interior designer. Now you can look up Brooklyn obits and track down your bloodline in New York in a matter of seconds. And that was, Mrs.these mirrors came from that house, they were in the parlor in that houseWhat the hell was her name? My big old Victorian house is saved, and thats still there. I open the door to the parlor. Yes, and I had bought the house, but I couldnt have the house and move in until she died. Burke: Well, I hope it gets maintained. Q: And so, what sort of vision do you have for, you know, the next the next forty years, for how the grounds are maintained and how. It would have been spectacular but greed set in, and thats what they did. Thats what I was. 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