Q: Yes. She was great, I loved her. Im no bulldozer!. 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? And I went around and we all hadyou were only allowed to buy two bottles of wine and a bottle of whiskey, or something. Unbelievable. And I miss all those horses. He was born here. He retired from BOCES as a bookkeeper. And I hope whoever is in charge of itLinda will probably be here in charge! You know, everybody knew him, and everybody, wow. Some mixed winter precipitation possible. And then finally she sold the house and she bought a beautiful place in Greenwich Village and moved to Greenwich Village. One day, he was gone. So I went around and looked and looked and I said, You know, I could open a restaurant. And I walked around and I found a couple of nice places. But it only reached a certain point of it, not in the very beginning. So a couple of days later, I have a dream. Services Funeral Service Wednesday, November 17, 2021 10:30 AM George was born November 20, 1931. Burke: Oh, when I was a kid, we lived in Annandale. And then, on the third floor, which was in the mansard roof, that was all the servants quarters. Because the problem was is that my uncle was paying for everything in the househe was paying for the heating, he was paying all the utilities, paying all the bills. Like this chair that youre sitting in, these are Chippendale chairs in the Chinese style. But thats part of whats been going on down here. Daller: Plus the fact, it cost a fortune to take away the manure. Mom, you own the house, you own at least part of it, or half of it. 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. George had a wonderful career with the MBTA, starting as repairman and becoming the Superintendent of the Red Line until his retirement. And even though the house belongs, in essence, to Historic House Trust, they werent reimbursing him for anything. Theres none of the spirits. But that was a condo. I loved Alaska. Then there was the main hall that went through, just like this: door, front door, back door. So by the time he came back, all this had changed. 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. I mean, I could do a little woodwork, but I wasnt a carpenter. Burke: Her sister has it [indicating Daller]. 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. And she used to drink all the whiskey like crazy. And people were coming from all over the island. Burke: Hawaii. Daller: But thats how he [referring to the painting of Mr. Seguine] came back to the house. Burke: Yes. This old? Daller: Mm-hmm. In fact, my mother worked there. Do you drink? No, we dont drink. So I would collect all the stamps. She was a nasty old lady! But that was funny. And that was only one of them. Or you can do a small whatever. I was always in the operating room or someplace like that. But I had all that money! And I only have so much money being what I am. So he said, Dont worry about it. And so I had all that stuff in my apartment. And I was always a horse person. Would you like to offer George J. Burkes loved ones a condolence message? No, its not something were talking about right now. And I lived there for quite a few years. Burke: Well, I hope it gets maintained. Burke: What were the things I did when what? You could ask for their house and youd get it. All these walls used to be white. Burke: Greek revival. And where to get the good buys, and all that kind of thing. They cant do anything. Got a good price for a couple of other real estate pieces that I bought and fixed up and sold. And I had the two apartments! This whole corneryou could stand and see the street out there, so this whole corner was rebuilt. Daller: Thats a story you should share, about the lilacs and the lady. Q: [laughs] How did you figure out what needed to be done with the house? Q: Yes. Daller: Well, you did at a certain point, because you have a lot of photos. Burke: Its right on the Boulevard and it goes down to the beach. All my life, I was raised in a big house. can stop at any time. Obituary of George Burke George M. Burke, 62 , of Freehold Township, died Saturday, June 18, 2011 at home. Burke: The only thing is, the house will be closed. Daller: I mean, that big wrap-around porch that went all the way around the house. (George), Charles Trentman "Trent" Burleson; grandchildren, Amy Elizabeth Walker (Bradley), Amanda Marie . Burke: One was a necklace with a heart on it. Theyd go in and theyd take the windows out and theyd use the windows, and they destroyed it. View and upload photos of George Burke. Burke: Yes, Mario come out all the time. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church in Lititz, PA. Well, he lived on Staten Island. So, thats it, I said, to hell with it. More beautiful than peoples houses. Because I wanted the man that built the house, and this is the man that saved the house. Burke: Well, I was always an antique collector. They tear down one house and build five. Burke: What its been like for you to live here. And, then I gotwhod I get from the city? Doug is survived by his children, Bradley Burke and his wife, Shirley and Suzanne Muller and her husband, Thomas. I was maybe nineteen, twentysomething like that. I, being the youngest, of course, seeing everybody growing up. Its still there, you can see it. Burke: Well, I knew how to do it. He was born in Bay County, FL on June 30, 1936, to the late Ernest. You buy me out. And he bought me out. I mean, this was just a farmhouse. Because we went to about every Air Force base in Europe there was, and I got around to see everything. And finally, we met with John Krawchuk, when he became in office. But I still have a lot of it. It was similar, only bigger and more ornate. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Burke: So that should pretty well cover it, I think. The real estate lady wouldnt come in. 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. And, she said, If so, we will give you gifts. And then that was the end. Burke: Oh, when I bought the house, everybody told me, Oh, what are you buying that old crap for? Well, I didnt say I bought it because I got it practically for nothing because they couldnt get rid of it. Burke: Yes. She was great because she would know. Burke: I dont find any difference living here. Well, I was born on Staten Island. But anyway, I had come back to America. But under that porch was the basement. I dont know, Im just used to it. And while I was up there, I was sent up to work with Father Tom. The mansion was gorgeous! I wanted to ask about the Equestrian Center. EXCLUSIVE: Busy Philipps ( Girls5eva )has joined Paramount's Mean Girls musical movie, based on the Tony-nominated Broadway . Daller: Thats been acquired over the years. And it was called SS White [Dental Manufacturing Company]. Always, in that vase in the hall. And my sister, Bess, she was married to Walter, her husband, who was in the Navy. So my mother decided she would make it into a two-family, and rent out one part of it. And that was a couple people from Tottenville, caused all that. So I said, whew! The fact that the Seguine familythis was the farmhouse, their mansion was in Rossvilleand thats long gone. Burke: Mario Buatta and a couple of people of his friends that were just as big. And that was it. You made enough money. He was predeceased by : his parents, Orie Burke and Amanda Burke (Jackson). And they added this big dining room to the other side of the house. Burke: I had a beautiful big old house in Tottenville that I loved. Otherwise, Id never be able to have half the stuff thats in here because it would have cost me a private fortune to have it shipped. So they went into repairing things. Im offered fortunes for the front field, for the side field, for the backfield. Daller: It was like, we cant even find him anymore. So it shows you that you have a friend forever. That was gorgeous. Burke: Oh, I forgot about that. And the fact that somebody could save a house like this, and want to show it to people, and let people hear about the history behind it? And hes the one that did my portrait upstairs. We are a big family. Loving brother of Stephen Burke of Florida, Joan Burke of Plymouth, and Timothy Burke of Plymouth. He used to ride horses with Bess and her sister Belle, who attended Tottenville High School with him in the 1940s. He was an antiquehe had a big rug business in. That was something that you had restoredis that right? And I went to Hammersmith College. But, God, that was almost 100 years ago, you know? And you cant control it from the grave. So I had people come in and wanted to buy the Tidewater Inn. That was a great house. George is survived by his wife of 55 years, Sue Burke; children, Stacy Burke, Kelly (Jim Stuhler) Burke & Scott (Amanda) Burke; sister, Patricia Burgmaier; grandchildren, Amanda (Hector) Maldonado, Shawn Burke & Ryan Burke; great-grandson, Kal 'el Maldonado. They tore down those two nice little cottages that were there. There is no photo or video of George E. Burke.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. George used to joke that one day he would live in their grand antebellum mansion on Prince's Bay. Burke: But what were we going into before I got into the architecture? Sign the Guest Book. She was living in the house untilshe owned it until she died, and then I would take it over. Everybody came in to a coldwater flat in the Bronx and walked in amazed because theyve never seen anything like that. And my uncle came in and was part of the whole group. So they. Send Flowers. Q: Well, tell me about getting started on this house. Burke kept records of the work, most of which he completed himself and financed the through the sale of his business, the Tidewater Inn. Sign up for NYPAP mailings and our Newsletter to stay up-to-date. Burke: Yes. I could make another funeral parlor out of that. And I said, No, lets not make a funeral parlor. Its a real pretty smell. She said, Yes, its lilacs. She said Mrs. Whatever-her-name-was always had to have lilacs. Good God! Luis was great. Its a part of the history that should remain. You want to take down every statue thats been there for a thousand years because, No, that statue shouldnt be there. I went around and I got it and shipped it all back home. And thats what where all the water, for all the laundry, and all that kind of stuffnot the drinking water, the working waterwould come out of that big cistern, and would go intoand the pump and everything, its still down there, connected to that thing out there. For now, take a walk in Double Trouble and think fondly of the man who was Double Trouble. Lets move out, youre being kicked out anyway, the house is sold. Burke: Well, look at the mansion! 17 Southwest Avenue Tallmadge, OH GEORGE BURKE OBITUARY George Burke's passing at the age of 76 on Sunday, February 20, 2022 has been publicly announced by Donovan Funeral Home - Tallmadge in. There isnt a room he doesnt go into. Celebration of Life services for George will be held on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. with Chaplain Michael McMullar officiating. Probably. You got to get out. So we moved to Florida. Sure, Id no idea of ever owning his house because I had a beautiful big house in Tottenvillebig French style house. And I had to laugh. And there was nobody but my mother and I now, living in our house. So when I got it, of course, the old kitchen was inI had knocked it down because it was all falling apart. And thats where we are today. Burke: So, in other words, fifty years from now, if someone wants to learn about the house, they can find out. George's Obituary George Burke, or Uncle George to many, went on to be reunited with his wives, Brenda, Mary, and Margie; son, Scotty; and countless other loved ones, including 11 of his 12 siblings on Saturday, March 5, 2022, peacefully while surrounded by his family. And Luis was really, really a great guy. And then one of my brothers had just gotten out of the military. And I want somebody to take care of it. And a friend of mine I was very good friendly with was John. Monday, February 18, 2013 Carol Abbott Ellis George W. Burke, age 63, of Hull, entered into eternal rest on October 2, 2021. Is there anything, you think? Daller: No. But the story that was cuteremember the lady in England, the antique dealer, that used to bring her bottles all the time? And Bill moved in, and he stayed there for quite a while. Thats the only thing in the house left from the Seguines. My big old Victorian house is saved, and thats still there. So thats where I got most of the stuff thats here in the house today. 524), Freehold Township, NJ 07728 Home About Our Facility Directions Testimonials Contact Us Our Staff Funeral Planning When Death Occurs Traditional Services 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. A little planning now makes a big difference later. 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. Share your thoughts and memories of George, Horizon Funeral and Cremation Services NJ. That was the most beautiful mansion. Daller: Its life estate that he has. Devoted father of Matthew I. Burke, Jason L. Burke, and Georgina P. Burke, all of Hull. Q: Today is November 9, 2021. But not long ago, I was talking about it. Daller: Yes. Burke: Oh, well, when I was inI guess I was in England. It was a sweet sixteen Ill never forget. Jim was born on July 16, 1948 in Santa Rosa, California, to William and Jane (Santich) Burke. And my neighbor across the street, who had lived there forever, she comes over again with a couple of little plants for me. Okay. Q: I mean, I live in a small apartment, so what is it like to live in a kind of museum quality home? Just landmarked. Daller: From Michael and Jennifer, your nephew. Burke: Well, youve got to thank Mrs. Seguine. Then, on that side, was the dining room, and the kitchen. And a lot of it got given away, got lost. I was living in London, and I was studying the history of art and design, or something like that, in the University of London, and he was going and he was studying art. Let the family know who you are using our sign-in form I know all the grounds that were around it were beautiful gardens. And she was laid in a dress with a big lace collar. She's up there with some very good company. I wanted to know some more details about the life tenancy. George Burke was born on February 3 1922. 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?. And I dont like this. And shed go to her father and her father and say, You know, George, shes my daughter, and this and thatand I said, Yes, well, John, let me tell you something. Q: and Linda Daller for the New York Preservation Archive Project. Because it was a big roof, like this, and then the gutters run around. Still kept it. So we need to get help. Now the little girl had to be moved to Wall Street. Burke: Yes, and I had a beautiful apartment for years in St. George. Daller: No, that still has to be discussed. Im joining the Air Force. So I went out and I joined the United States Air Force of course. And I walked into there and I walked up, and the lid was closed on the coffin. George T. Burke, 87, passed away Saturday at the Syracuse Home, where he had resided for the past 10 years. The oldwhat the hell was itgrocery store. And that was nothing but a little house that caught firewas just a little, little house. And shell be caretaker. In 1964, he settled in Union Beach. She left things there. He is survived by : his wife Mildred Burke (Lee); his sons, Joseph (Hollis) of Augusta, GA, Darryl of Little Rock, AR and Milton Boddie (Connie) of Utica; his sister-in-law Deaconess Gladys Burke of Rochester; and his grandchildren, Brian, Shannon, Markese, Milton Jr., Marcus, Mary Tanski, Joe Howard Jr., Donna Arnette, Anita Prather, Nita, Jana, Siane, Khalil, Sarai, Daniel, Samantha, Ryan, Karimah, Jada, Brian Jr., Raven, Brianna, Jamel, Tavarus and Ashley. I think I got the two of them for five bucks or something like that. 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. George J. Burke Obituary It is with great sadness that we announce the death of George J. Burke (Rochester, New York), who passed away on October 17, 2022, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. I bought those in Germany. What is a shame is some of the mansionsthe really, really ornate mansions that were torn down. I dont know what the hell Ill do if you do that. . Daller: Yes, definitely.
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