But he was excellent. I mean, we had clocks, baby-Ben clocks, hanging in apartments. October 07, 2021 George W. Burke, 63 George W. Burke, of Hull, died on Oct. 2. And finally their husbands were getting pissed at them, because they were never home, they were always here. 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. Theres too much business going on here. So were talking about this and talking about this. So I run downstairs. Ill do that. So that was over in Port Richmondits still there, I understand, the store. I could make another funeral parlor out of that. And I said, No, lets not make a funeral parlor. In lieu of flowers, donations to honor George may be made to Tunnels to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, NY 10306. And what they did is they bought a whole fleet of old taxis. 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. And theyd come out and Id get involved with them. haysi funeral home obituaries; florida man february 10, 2002; advent international layoffs; . Get to know GeorgeThe events he hosts: Three events are hosted by George yearly at the mansion. There isnt a room he doesnt go into. So they. But you used tell me. I traveled all over the world, traveled to Alaska, all over, with the military. Well, by this time, I had a lot of money. Before he left, the house was fine. I did go around and take pictures of what was left of some of them. Veterans; Directions; Sign in In Memory of George Simon 1944 - 2021 Obituary. When he came he got everything going. Enter And then when you could see the house, it was a goddamn mess. Messages run for up to one year and you If you give me a big helping hand here. I said, You know, I dont make that much money. And with the money that I made from there, I put it right back in the building. The Seguine Mansion, also known as The Seguine-Burke Mansion, is located on Lemon Creek near the southern shore of Staten Island. I mean, lets face it. Always curious and seeking information, George started a second career with Siemens, where he worked for ten years as a Service Specialist of Building Technologies. Devoted father of Matthew I. Burke, Jason L. Burke, and Georgina P. Burke, all of Hull. And the house across the street from it, the Old [Sir Walter] Tyrrell House. Linda? He spends time in every part of it. Eric. Burke: Okay. Daller: I mean, that big wrap-around porch that went all the way around the house. But under that porch was the basement. 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. Daller: At least the property itself, because when you stood outside, I mean, you couldnt see anything. You just named them. So I would walk around, Id look and Id see some beautiful stuff for sale, for nothing. Read more about the life story of George and share your memory. Also, surviving are her siblings Peggy . All rights reserved. They cant build houses on it. You cant ride anywhere but in a circle arena. Q: No, that covers it! OBITUARY Kathleen Burke January 20, 1945 - January 26, 2023. Before he died, thats what he was. Burke: Scalia. She left things there. I bought those in Germany. People, Oh, could you help me? And especially when I came to Staten Island and I was working for Sherwin Williams, andwhat the hell, Florence? I mean, after it was finished, who cared? And as you see it today was from me doing all those little things. And the house was really, needed shapebut thank God it was built as well is it was built, otherwise it would have fallen down. So I went out and I said toI had two roommates, and I said to my roommates, Wheres my box? And they said Oh, well, Sergeant Joiner came in and took it. I said, Oh, no! I went running out. Burke: Yes. Im sure some will. I knew what she looked like, I knew where it was. And she had this woman who was a caretaker. Were not going to stay and put up with these two people. 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. Right across the creek. Lookit, I saved the police station and the two buildings next to the police station. We all got coupons. But they hadnt been there, maybe five, six years, and I guess they decided, Oh! Bulldozed that down. I mean, I could do a little woodwork, but I wasnt a carpenter. And it was one of those busy, busy, goddamn nights. Q: [laughs] How did you figure out what needed to be done with the house? Daller: The stables. And Im looking at looking at it and I said, You know, thats the last house. Obituary George W. Burke, age 63, of Hull, entered into eternal rest on October 2, 2021. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. (Courtesy/Susan Paradiso) Right about now Staten. He enjoyed hockey, football, and the beach, but most important to him was family and friends. And I wish the hell I could have gotten a hold of that before they tore it down. Yun Fang Ma, age 75, of Staten Island, New York passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023. And I renovated the bar, I renovated the other side, my two sisters came to work for me, running the kitchen and the dining room. Burke: After I had the house, then I got the big pieces of furniture. Daller: Well, yes. Its been so long now. Burke: All that stuff from England? But unfortunately, it all fell in. So she finally died. You got to get out. So we moved to Florida. See Photos. So while I used to work then with them, and then I decided, this is not for me. Burke: Oh, I loved her. Q: Right. And Bill moved in, and he stayed there for quite a while. 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. Pearl Minsky | For the Staten Island Advance. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at 11 am in St. Mary of the Assumption Church, 208 Samoset Ave., Hull, followed by interment in Hull Village Cemetery. We had beautiful stuff in our home, all the time. 12144 Obituaries Search Staten Island obituaries and condolences, hosted by Echovita.com. And I took interior design and the history of architecture, and something else. But big stuff like couches and chairs and that kind of thing. Because my house was right across the street from it. Q: So part of why it closed was because. That house, it was a big French mansard, big Victorian. We are a big family. And a lot of it got given away, got lost. He upholstered that chair with the things in the back. Burke: What its been like for you to live here. Daller: And he uses every room, he doesnt sit in one room. It was under your bunk. And he said, George, you know, that big, beautiful house that sits empty? I mean, as a kid going down here crabbing, down on the beach, we used to look back at the house all the time. And I invested in a couple of things. And their mansion, the White people that owned SS White, the White family, owned right across the creek, there, where the Captains Quarters [private development] are. So she said, Bess said, Were going to have to quit, George. I said Oh, shit. She had a caretaker or she had a woman that took care of her, or something. Also survived by many in-laws, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. So if this can remain a part of the history, thatll be great for people to appreciate. What will I do? And I had two or three other girls that were there. Christ, we had a good time. Im offered fortunes for the front field, for the side field, for the backfield. Yes, Mrs. Mackey. And my fatherwe were quite wealthy, growing up. Burke: So I dont know if that was a ghost. She was born in Troy on November 16, 1926, she was the daughter of the late George Mileon and Catherine Andrelos Mileon. She was great because she would know. Q: So its confidential becauseoh, okay. Help NYPAP document and celebrate NYCs preservation movement. 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. On a goddamn pillared mattress sleeping? And that way, it wouldnt burn the houses down. So I figured, hmm! So I went down in Rossville and I bought a beautiful, big old, rundown place and restored it completely. It was unbelievably gorgeous. 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. Or you can do a small whatever. Burke: It was. She had to move them to New Jersey. And then finally she sold the house and she bought a beautiful place in Greenwich Village and moved to Greenwich Village. Q: I mean, I live in a small apartment, so what is it like to live in a kind of museum quality home? We came to an agreement. And I finally got to meet Mrs. Seguine because she had stables at that time. And I said, Was that a dream? All went into the landfill. So it took a fortune, but I had it, all that money, to restore the house. The stables, everything has to remain the same. Burke: Oh, well, the Eskimos up there would give me beautiful mukluks and all kinds of things. And thats what they were doing in France to keep from getting it taxed. And I miss all those horses. Daller: But when you got it, it really was in need of repair. Thanks very much to you. And she said, George, do you know who this is? and with her big Southern accent. Adriana would come out and shed say, Well, Ill tell you what, George. Im gonna save this house. Ill tell you the good stuff! [laughs] And that was it. It was a mess. New York obituaries and death notices, 1986 to rent. Eulogies and Obituaries; Pre-Arrangement. He says, Hes my good friend, and so on, We live on Staten Island. And I got to know a tremendous amount of people that way. Burke: Mario Buatta got me into all of that. But anyway, she said, No, Im not going in. Thats what I was. I was an interior designer. If they brought flowers, it had to be lilacs. So I said, Oh. So that was thatI got that little story. So thank you. Q: Today is November 9, 2021. And Id go downtown and Id wheel and deal for a bottle of whiskey. So I just grew up with it, knowing it. 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