Patch Pelham, NY --Friends and family said a final farewell to Pelham's David Selleck yesterday afternoon. Selleck was an assistant scoutmaster and advancement chairman for Pelham's Scout Troop 1 for many years. He was also a member of Huguenot Memorial Church in Pelham, which is where his memorial service was held.
Selleck was born in Bay Shore back in 1931. He grew up in East Setauket and went to college at Colgate University. He then went on to receive his master's degree from Columbia University Teachers College and Wesleyan University.
For 40 years, Selleck taught science at Albert Leonard Middle School in New Rochelle. He enjoyed staying in touch with his former students. He retired back in 1995.
Selleck's hobbies included gardening, fixing things in his home, science and genealogy.
For 50 years Selleck was married to his loving wife, Barbara Hang Selleck, as a devoted father of Timothy D. (Gloria) Selleck of Taylor, Tx, William A. (Meredith) Selleck of Bow, NH, and Lauren M. Selleck of Pelham. He was the cherished grandfather of Weston, Thayer, Samuel, Matthew and Olivia. He was the loving uncle of 3 nieces and 4 nephews. He was predeceased by his brother, Burnell Hall Selleck of East Lansing, MI and his sister Merle Selleck Brown of Eastport, NY.
In lieu of flowers, donations to The Three Village Historical Society, 93 North Country Road, East Setauket, NY 11733 or Huguenot Memorial Church, 901 Pelhamdale Avenue, Pelham, NY 10803 are appreciated. Reported by Patch 11 hours ago.