Burke: I dont find any difference living here. I mean, we had clocks, baby-Ben clocks, hanging in apartments. That was something that you had restoredis that right? Before he died, thats what he was. Were going to this estate. Theyre very few. If you were at the water looking up here, you couldnt see the house. Burke: Well, Ill tell you, there wasnt that much in storagethe stuff that was in storage wasnt big pieces, maybe one or two. You werent allowed to buy much because it was worth a fortune over there to the general public, to the British. Id bring her bottles of whiskey and shed say, Listen, George, Im going to an estate for saleeverything in it is going! Troy. She was great because she would know. But that was a big improvement, putting in the kitchen, because there never was a kitchen in the houseand where the kitchen is now, that was the laundry room. But thats part of whats been going on down here. I went over there, and it was standing up sleeping! What the hell do you think it was? Q: The Friends of the Seguine Mansionthe friends group. Daller: It was like, we cant even find him anymore. Burke: Yes. Burke: Mario Buatta got me into all of that. From last time I saw it, it looked like it needed a bulldozer! She said, No, no, no. She said, you can save it. So dont worry about it. Ghost in the houseif shes gonna live there, she could do some cleaning up, do some dusting. Get to know GeorgeThe events he hosts: Three events are hosted by George yearly at the mansion. And I had more bargains from Mrs. Murphy. Because Evelyn didnt like the house, his wife. Mrs. Mackey. The Greek Revival house is one of the few surviving examples of 19th Century life on Staten Island. Linda? Its been so long now. So that had the outside kitchen. You couldnt tell what it was. And if they only would have remained, they would have been a part of it, and everything could have been fully appreciated. I found him through somebody. But thats what that was. What are we gonna do here? So he said, Well, I really love doing this, George. And I said, Okay, John, thats fine. Thats how I got to know Adriana Scalamandr and the Scalamandrs. And so I had all that stuff in my apartment. I saved it years and years ago. She said, Now you can save it., And I said, Well, I can save it. And she had this woman who was a caretaker. William M. Burke William "Bill" Burke, 84, was a native Staten Islander who loved nothing more than his family.. Burke: Yes. I mean, as a kid going down here crabbing, down on the beach, we used to look back at the house all the time. See Photos. Oh, they loved me. I dont need The Death of Cleopatra hanging above my fireplace. Burke: Yes, there was a little man in New Jersey. The Seguine girls, as they were called,. So she was always, Come on, George. Burke: Its never finished! So when I get out of the service, I got a job. Well, by this time, I had a lot of money. He was born here. I wanted to ask about the Equestrian Center. Q: When you were youngwhen you were a kid. Q: So those things that you got later on, afterthey didnt come from Europe. Now, this is a portrait of Joseph Seguine. And I was a medic. And, minute he bought the house, did a little work in it, put it right up for sale. 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. I probably gave it to Bess. I know the Port Richmond store you just bought. He come over he looked at it. Q: Well, tell me about getting started on this house. They cant do anything. 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. Daller: No, I dont. Its still there, the framework of it, with the brick. Is there anything else that you would like to add about the house as it is now, the history, or the future of the house? And I took interior design and the history of architecture, and something else. Yes, by the time I got to do all that I had no money left. George Burke was born on Staten Island and grew up in Annandale before moving to Florida with his family. Q: So what was it like when you had the house finished and furnished? What is a shame is some of the mansionsthe really, really ornate mansions that were torn down. And underneath it was a whole kitchen and dining room that opened out to under the porch. People didnt want it because it had such a reputation as being haunted. Q: The stuff that you got in England, from Mrs. Murphy. When I was over there looking at their house. Daller: Thats been acquired over the years. I went to grammar school and high school here. Grandchildren Maria, Victoria, Madison, Michael, Ryan, Reagan, and Mickey, and great-grandson Angelo. What can I say? And this is Sarah Dziedzic. And it never had a kitchen. It was there that I was awakened to the oldness of buildings, its gardens and the historical legacy of its art.Did you fulfill your desire?Yes and worked alongside Mario Buatta, known as the Prince of Chintz.What other occupations have you held?I had a long career as a medic in the Air Force. But I restored all that. I frequently told her how much I really longed to own the house. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. Then upstairs, was all the bedrooms. They didnt even have soap. 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. It feels like home, because thats what its been. Loving son of Joan (Perry) Burke of Plymouth and the late George W. Burke. Burke: Oh, yes. 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. 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. If you stood outside and looked at it, the staircase went that way. In fact, I think it was just landmarked wasnt it? He was the top interior designer in New York. The orientals that originally were on the floor here, I put up in the bedrooms upstairs. Mom, you own the house, you own at least part of it, or half of it. Im always doing something. So I gave it to them. Its still that way. And I went in and I noticed my big box was gone. George Burke . Burke: Oh, my nephew. And then the Historic House Trust will use it as well to understand whats important to you about maintaining the house. Its all part of history, and theyre just destroying it every way they can. And I would just would go around and Id just pick stuff up. I want it now. I could never get it. 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. Burke: Yes. Daller: Right, we really dont discuss any of that. And I saved quite a bit of money. But I dreamt it and I knew every single thing about it. So, unfortunately, there arent many people that care that way anymore. So Walter was re-stationed to Fort Lauderdale in Florida. I slept in it, lived in it, ate in it. 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. I thought for sure that would never go. Sure, Id no idea of ever owning his house because I had a beautiful big house in Tottenvillebig French style house. And I want my painting. I mean, its physically impossible. They are Chinese Chippendale. They were all six floor walkups and, thats where you lived! They just couldnt handle it. 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.. Burke: Well, look at the mansion! And then upstairs was like a big balcony above that porch. 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. I found these here on Staten Island in somebodys basement! Burke: Im glad I did. And what they did is they bought a whole fleet of old taxis. Q: So tell me about what its been like for you to live here. I loved them too. And I was so damn busy, I never got to go home. So we need to get help. And you would have been taxed in this country if it was already like that. Daller: Oh, yes. And I made a lot of money. Thats the only thing in the house left from the Seguines. And then one of my brothers had just gotten out of the military. So they built it like an attic and it was called an attic but it was a whole complete story. The front porch was up high. Bulldozed that down. And we recognized Mario at the event. Burke: Greek revival. Help NYPAP document and celebrate NYCs preservation movement. can stop at any time. Dont look at me. Special thanks to The Peggy N and Roger G Gerry Charitable Trust for their support to complete this initiative. And I was in the medical department, worked in the operating room. 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. Burke: Oh, its in beautiful condition because the guy I told you, Jimmy Pistilli, he had it landmarked. Q: I mean, I live in a small apartment, so what is it like to live in a kind of museum quality home? I donated the house to Historic House Trust retaining life rights while I continued every effort to preserve it. Beloved husband of Rosanna (Ialuna) Burke. Daller: The stables. Youre coming with me. So Id say Okay, Murphy, lets go! She was something, I mean. Daller: We really cant give you any details on that. It is, however, on a country-sized parcel that covers about 27 acres, which is remarkable in a neighborhood whose common lot size is measured in feet. John D. Burke, who was pastor emeritus of Holy Child parish on Staten Island, died Sept. 23. A funeral service for Yun will be held Saturday, April 15, 2023 from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM at Casey Funeral. Daller: And he uses every room, he doesnt sit in one room. So, Id do that. The Seguine Mansion, also known as The Seguine-Burke Mansion, is located on Lemon Creek near the southern shore of Staten Island. I moved in the house, and I would come in the house, and right in the front hallway, you could always smell lilacs. Daller: He did the sofa upstairs as well. He appreciated it. And one day I got a call from Mrs. Seguine. And theyd come out and Id get involved with them. Q: So its confidential becauseoh, okay. And they copied that from France, because thats what it was, it was the French mansard. You are to get out. And then the people that moved out left a bunch of old furniture, and these were the two that they left. Would you like to elaborate on that? Burke: All that stuff from England? So I picked up this one building that had a little old bar next to it. George had a wonderful career with the MBTA, starting as repairman and becoming the Superintendent of the Red Line until his retirement. And then Id been in Europe all that time. Burke: Hawaii. I could. Get out. Always, in that vase in the hall. But that was biga big, two-bedroom condo. And I always used to say, Wonder who lives there! and so forth and so on. Burke: Oh god. Posted Thursday, October 10, 2019 12:00 am. So I moved into the house here. I traveled all over the world, traveled to Alaska, all over, with the military. I was an interior designer. She had a caretaker or she had a woman that took care of her, or something. And the only reason why this survived is because nobody wanted the farmhouse! The stables were here for years. George Washington Burke, 86, of Panama City, FL passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. And she wanted to start running things and taking things over. And a couple of my friends came as bartenders for me. And the house was like this, a big piece with two big wings. Q: And you said that you restored the garden there too? Q: And so when you were deciding what to collect, were you thinking about. My sisterher mother [indicates Daller], Francesmy sister living in the Bronx, she got me a little apartment and she got me a job working for Saks Fifth Avenue. Burke: Yes, but just think of that gorgeous, bigthe mansion that this was their farmhouse, up the street here, that was gorgeous. You made enough money. He brought a crowd with him and it was just to tell him thank you for everything that hes done. Because she would always want her bottle of booze. And he was stationed here, in St. George, and he would come home and wed live in the house. And he wanted to retire and he gave his son the business. The whole family kind ofand the ladies got too old, and they decided they were going to move and go live inI think Georgia or Virginia, I forgot. He upholstered that chair with the things in the back. And I walked into there and I walked up, and the lid was closed on the coffin. I cant remember her name. Its no different from home. George was a resident of Broxton, Georgia at the time of passing. And I said, Well, the smell is still there. And I said to her, Whatever happened to the old girl? And she said, Well, years ago, when she died, she said, she was laid out in the front parlor in the coffin, and it was nothing but lilacs. She was great, I loved her. And then when you could see the house, it was a goddamn mess. Loving son of Joan (Perry) Burke of Plymouth and the late George W. Burke. She had to move them to New Jersey. For example, could you tell what the original construction was? Messages run for up to one year and you One day, he was gone. Just as long as its saved and its here. Daller: And he formed the board in order to support the house. And I had beautiful big pieces of Meissen that I got when I was in Germany, and it all went here and there andI cant get it back. What a damn dream, there she was, laying in her coffin there, with her finger at me. Its all stay in here. The Definitive Collective for all Southern Gothic. And he owned the funeral home. Daller: You werent here. Youd have to see the house to see what Im talking about. And the kitchen was outside. 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. So it shows you that you have a friend forever. And shell be caretaker. Up until a year ago, he was still cutting the lawn! newbury street, boston shops; valley urologic associates patient portal; cherie chan age; leaf filter . And we were sitting in the kitchen in the basement and he was going on the Ouija board and I said, What does it say, what does it say? And Eric is sitting there and hes talking, and hes sounding like a lady, and hes saying, Youre in my house, and I dont want you. And if I couldnt take care of them, Id call down to the base and theyd send a helicopter and theyd pick them up and take them down to the hospital, because we had to take care of them, because Alaska was ours, and all the Eskimos was our responsibility. Of course, when I bought the house, that was all weeds growing up among the bricks. Daller: Well, yes. Click or call (800) 729-8809 Get Started ABOUT View Staten Island obituaries on Legacy, the most timely and comprehensive collection of local obituaries for Staten Island, New York,. That place took off like you couldnt believe. Utica. The Dignity Memorial online obituary search tool gives you access to obituaries from thousands of locations across North America. 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. I know everything, what to do. Thats when she said to me, George, go save my house. And I came down and looked at it. I was advised by just about everybody to give it up. Q: You mentioned that the South Shore has changed in the last few years. I think there were hundreds of people that worked there. 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. And Ed was very good at taking dents and things out of cars and he could spray paint. Id come back up and I could still smell it in the hallway. So thank you. Daller: No, that still has to be discussed. And Im looking at looking at it and I said, You know, thats the last house. That was a bigits still there. 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. He cant do this anymore. She was a nasty old lady! But that was funny. But the old lady that lived there was very, very sick. Veterans; Directions; Sign in In Memory of George Simon 1944 - 2021 Obituary. 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. I think so. All these empty buildings and things. Burke: Well, I was always an antique collector. Burke: He did almost all the upholstery in the house. So coming back to it was a change. Burke: Its right on the Boulevard and it goes down to the beach. It doesnt happen on the North Shore because were very condensed and its a dense population. And I got these. We had beautiful stuff in our home, all the time. Daller: So not that much time was spent on Staten Island. The 84-year-old former interior designer has joint ownership of the Seguine Mansion with the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, and he actually resides inside the historical. This old? Daller: But it was the thing with the lilacs smell. . This the expensive piece of property! They sold it to the developers. 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. Burke: One was a necklace with a heart on it. Daller: Yes, I found him. You can search by first or last name, state and publication date. Also survived by many in-laws, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. As Well to understand whats important to you about maintaining the house so,,. Back here and do something so Walter was re-stationed to Fort Lauderdale in.... 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