East Setauket Native, New Rochelle Teacher Dies at 81

Friends and family will say a final farewell to a longtime New Rochelle teacher and East Setauket native Tuesday.

For 40 years, David 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.

He was born in Bay Shore 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.

Selleck, a Pelham resident, 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 will be held.

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, was 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 three nieces and four 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, will be appreciated.