If it wasnt for Mrs. Mackey across the street telling me about the funeral, I would have never known. Daller: Yes. Burke: About the candle? And I want somebody to take care of it. Theyre piled up. If you lived in Alaska, where it was always cold, it was fine. Theyre all gone. Burke: Well, the house, actually, from the outside, is aoh, shitthe name of it went right out of my head. And the kitchen was outside. So thats my uncles hope for it as well. Daller: Thats a story you should share, about the lilacs and the lady. My sister, Frances, got me a nice little apartment in the Bronx, right next to her. I moved in, I cleaned it all up. And with the Air Force, I enjoyed every minute. But I had all this beautiful carved stuff. I mean, Captains Quarters, instead of building all those condos down there, it would have been beautiful to have another stately home there. George used to joke that one day he would live in their grand antebellum mansion on Prince's Bay. Daller: You know, people dont understand them. And I was in the medical department, worked in the operating room. Were going to this estate. I dont think anythings missing? In 1964, he settled in Union Beach. So I took that out of the brick and I got some cement, put it all back in, put the wall back up. Because she would always want her bottle of booze. He worked by himself. So I still had to get up every day and go to work. And thats what I called out for was help. Q: And, do you keep records on, on those kinds of things? He appreciated it. Burke: I had a beautiful big old house in Tottenville that I loved. Take a walk. I said, No, no, Im gonna save this house. He said, Oh! Jim was born on July 16, 1948 in Santa Rosa, California, to William and Jane (Santich) Burke. And he was stationed here, in St. George, and he would come home and wed live in the house. Because Evelyn didnt like the house, his wife. I said to him, Are you kidding? Because he paid for the entire outside himself. And I just got a call from all my lady friends saying that my house is falling apart. He is survived by : his wife Sue Burke; his children, Stacy Burke, Kelly Burke (Jim Stuhler) and Scott Burke (Amanda); his sister Patricia Burgmaier; his grandchildren, Amanda Maldonado (Hector), Shawn Burke and Ryan Burke; and his great grandchild Kal (Maldonado). They cant do anything. Daller: He did the sofa upstairs as well. And they would give me all kinds of beautiful little carved objects and things that would be carved out of the whales teeth or. 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. And I didnt realize it because I was always working. And I had the two apartments! Oh, God, it was gorgeous. I knew what she looked like, I knew where it was. George was a descendent of Thomas Luker and Unami Princess Ann Suncloud from the Turtle Clan of the Lenape Tribe, and very proud of his heritage and the land he was from.George was a humble man with a golden heart and a dry sense of humor. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. Burke: Oh, it was all overgrown with undergrowth. Daller: Well, you did at a certain point, because you have a lot of photos. I bought those buildings. We will miss him dearly but are thankful he will be embraced by his dad George Smith Lindsey and his mom Azasha J. Lindsey, who preceded his death. Thats ittheres no more of them. George lived the majority of his life in Double Trouble Village, first working the cranberry industry and then as a caretaker following his fathers retirement in 1964. Well, he lived on Staten Island. And thats what they were doing in France to keep from getting it taxed. I said, No, no, no. Get a list of the day's obituaries . George E Burke in 1930 United States Federal Census George E Burke was born circa 1922, at birth place, New York, to George E Burke and Hazel L Burke. And I would just would go around and Id just pick stuff up. But unfortunately, all the stuff up there was cured by urine. And I took John in as a partner, but I owned the Old Bermuda Inn and the two buildings. 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. Oh, God, I worked so damn hard. But not long ago, I was talking about it. They even stopped you riding in the parks. I fixed it up. Burke: Yes. And after he died the family still lived like we had my fathers money involved. Q: Can you tell me about studying interior design? . He was from Central America somewhere, and he just believed in everything had to be right. And then, it wasI guess that was in the spring, then later on, I dont know what I was doing. And she couldntthey couldnt keep up with it anymore. 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. So I come home dead tired. October 17, 2022 She was the girl who hired me, and she ran the big Sherwin Williams store. And then, on the third floor, which was in the mansard roof, that was all the servants quarters. Or you can do a small whatever. Send flowers. Q: Can you give me an example of one of the things that you worked on together in the house? Of course, she loved the smell of lilacs. Burke: So, my sister Marge, and my sister Bess, would come over and help me. Then she got to the point where she couldnt keep it anymore. Daller: From Michael and Jennifer, your nephew. And so shes got the bridge, and it costs money. She was on TV complaining about it. [laughs] And I lived there for a long time. About Funerals; About Cremation; Pre-Planning; Grief & Healing; Contact Us (473) 440-2302 . Yes. Burke: The only thing is, the house will be closed. I dont need The Death of Cleopatra hanging above my fireplace. Daller: Oh, theOh God now, whats it called? And they said, Well, we cant handle it, George. And that was it. And they copied that from France, because thats what it was, it was the French mansard. And he said, George, Im selling my business. Q: Was that house that you restored in a similar condition as this house? I said, Oh shit, look at this. And I pulled that out and unwrapped it, and what the hell was in it? And he and his wife, Adriana, they retired and moved to Florida. Too bad that there wasnt somebody with a brain. Theres one here, theres one there, and theres one in the other room. And I had a beautiful restaurant and a bar connected to it. So they went into repairing things. 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. I have no idea what it would be like to live in some other place. And they were the big windows that lookedand that was a whole, bigjust like here, it was another story. Thats what I wanted. 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. The importance of saying "I love you" during COVID-19, Effective ways of dealing with the grieving process, Solutions to show your sympathy safely during the Covid-19 pandemic. Sign up for our free funeral planning reminders to ensure this important decision isn't forgotten. Q: So its confidential becauseoh, okay. Burke: Yes. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Daller: Well he formed that, thats the board. Q: So what was it like when you had the house finished and furnished? Of course, over therewhen I was over thereEngland was just getting out of the bad part of the War [World War II], and they had nothing over there. But before we know it, there wont be a thing left in the house. Daller: But it feels like home. And the house across the street from it, the Old [Sir Walter] Tyrrell House. Daller: No, that still has to be discussed. And I was so damn busy, I never got to go home. So I said to her, I said Bess, the only thing Ill save your house is a bulldozer! The walkway going to the beach, its still there, where the house was. I moved in the house, and I would come in the house, and right in the front hallway, you could always smell lilacs. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved George Burke of Hull, Massachusetts, who passed away at the age of 63, on October 2, 2021. We were only allowed so much. Funeral Home website by. 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. And she was laid in a dress with a big lace collar. Burke: Yes. She said, George, when she died, she was laid out in the coffin, right in that room, in front of those two windows. And I had to laugh. 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. The one owned by the steel companywas that a beautiful house! Planning for the inevitable is a gift. Because Mrs. Seguine was holding the. Burke: Well, I was always an antique collector. Q: When you were making those decisions about decorating, were you thinking about a particular style, like a historic style, that you were going for? Daller: And that house was beautiful. It makes sense because she was an old lady. Isnt that a huge house theyre building, you told me? can stop at any time. So it was fascinating. 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. Burke: Well, if she left them there, she had to come back as a ghost and tell me that they were there! Im gonna go look. Funeral Services for George Johnson, 99, of Burke, SD will be held on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at 10:30 AM at the Baptist Church in Lucas. Unfortunately, all the grounds areI dont even know if the house is there anymore! 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. And he said, George, you know, that big, beautiful house that sits empty? He got involved with riding there and was constantly riding. And he asked me would I be interested in working for him out here on Staten Island. The Old Bermuda Inn. Messages run for up to one year and you And there was a big flight of stairs that went across the big porch across the front of the house, posts. Prepare a personalized obituary for someone you loved.. February 23, 1923 - Burke: Yes, there was a little man in New Jersey. And the post is still there and the staircase is still in good shapebut thats still in the house, now, down there. But down here, all the beautiful homes that were down here are gone. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins; and many additional relatives. George E. Burke Obituary We are sad to announce that on March 10, 2022, at the age of 99, George E. Burke of Utica, New York, born in Augusta, Georgia passed away. I said, I still have friends that myour parents met before we met. The real estate lady wouldnt come in. (99 years old). If you want to come, behave yourselves. Devoted father of Matthew I. Burke, Jason L. Burke, and Georgina P. Burke, all of Hull. Daller: If they cant ride, why should they be here? Everything has to be environmentally done properly, so by the time you figure it out, youre spending more money, when youre making no money because you have no horses. But anyway, she said, No, Im not going in. So I figured, oh, shit. Burke kept records of the work, most of which he completed himself and financed the through the sale of his business, the Tidewater Inn. And with the money that I made from there, I put it right back in the building. Then I decided, well, Im going to get myself a nice apartment. Its a part of the history that should remain. Loving brother of Stephen Burke of Florida, Joan Burke of Plymouth, and Timothy Burke of Plymouth. George was a graduate of Hanover High School, Class of 1976 and entered the US Navy. This whole corneryou could stand and see the street out there, so this whole corner was rebuilt. A visitation for George will be held Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Oak Hill Funeral Home & Memorial Park, 300 Curtner Ave, San Jose, CA 95125. So its saved forever. So thats how that all came about. Sign up to receive a notification daily whenever there is an update on this obituary. He did the White House and everything. And I took that for years. Restored the building, looked around, come down, bought this house from Mrs. Seguine, and then moved out of the bar and restaurantbecause I had a room upstairs in it. So, I dont know. "Bill" Maczko, Jr., 76, of Smock, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023. Enter One woman wouldnt go it, cant think of her name. 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. And I walked into there and I walked up, and the lid was closed on the coffin. Early life [ edit] Marshall was born in Plainfield, New Jersey. Daller: So can you imagine a three room apartment filled to the brim with antiques? George was the youngest son of David Burke and Adeline Luker, born June 26, 1944, in Bayville. Q: And you said that you restored the garden there too? Its Greek Revival. But those things, I couldnt. And I finally got to meet Mrs. Seguine because she had stables at that time. And the porch went all like this, around the house. She was great, I loved her. And through all the years that the old lady had this woman taking care of her, the lilacs were always in bloomwhen they were in bloom, they were in the house. I want it now. I could never get it. Q: What grabbed your eye? Theres a bunch of little houses now built all along through their gardens. So she said, Bess said, Were going to have to quit, George. I said Oh, shit. Burke: Okay. Daller: Plus the fact, it cost a fortune to take away the manure. Funeral service is at Acton Baptist Church, September 22, 2021, at 2:00pm. He said he believes that whoever was in that other house, really didnt want people there. Burke: Yes. Daller: Well, he said, he felt that house had spirits in it. Daller: Because you might remember, he was away for so many years. Its all stay in here. Thats what I was. Loving son of Joan (Perry) Burke of Plymouth and the late George W. Burke. Dont remember what happened to it, right? Burke: Yes. Q: So he knew how much work it would take over the years and what a relationship would be like to. Born in Providence he was the son of the late Raymond J. and Exilida B. And people were coming from all over the island. People didnt want it because it had such a reputation as being haunted. There is no photo or video of George J. Burke.Be the first to share a memory to pay tribute. . And so people saidthey took all the horses and they moved to New Jersey. Burke: You want it from the first day I was born in the hospital across the street? And I invested in a couple of things. June 23, 1941 - February 14, 2023, Age 81. So I run downstairs. I dont know if it ever took off. 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. I mean, these little gold chairs, are Victorianthats a Victorian chaireverything is really Victorian. George W. Burke, age 63, of Hull, entered into eternal rest on October 2, 2021. And I never got along with her that much because everything I wanted to do, she said, No, no, no, I dont like that. Q: Right. Events If you dont want to come dont show up. And he said since hes been here, he has nobody here. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at https://www.nationalcremation.com/location/irving- for the Burke family. And is there a way where, according to how you would like the house to be maintainedwould everything stay in its place? And, oh, nobefore then, when I had moved in, I had moved in, and the house had been empty for years. And the last time I went there, there was all houses built in it. I put the post on it up under the floor where the newer posts in the staircase was upstairs, and then, when I took the jack away, it sat on the post. He was a US Air Force veteran, a timber cruiser for Georgia Pacific for 35 years, an avid bird . Q: And so when you were deciding what to collect, were you thinking about. We would like to offer our sincere support to anyone coping with grief. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. 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. A brooch that I gave Bess? Bartolomeo & Perotto Funeral Home 1411 Vintage Ln, Rochester, NY 14626. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family. Oh, they loved me. If you give me a big helping hand here. I said, You know, I dont make that much money. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. And I lived there for quite a few years. Daller: He enjoys the whole house. Joyce burke Huffman and George Burke Tuesday, February 19, 2013 Judy Golson Williams Martindale, TX Doris was a wonderful friend and nurse and we are going to miss her and her humor. [laughs]. Burke: Yes, its a big oil painting, a big painting like this. Im sure some will. Its a real pretty smell. She said, Yes, its lilacs. She said Mrs. Whatever-her-name-was always had to have lilacs. And I went in and I noticed my big box was gone. Shit. And also about the history of Staten Island, or the style that the house is decorated in, the Victorian style, your collection. Either you buy me out, or I buy you out. Dont forget I, for yearsin London, I went to university. This the expensive piece of property! They sold it to the developers. Id come back up and I could still smell it in the hallway. Before he died, thats what he was. But I dreamt it and I knew every single thing about it. 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.