Benjamin Edward Selig

In 1964 he married Karen (Eisland) beginning a loving marriage that spanned 57 years until Karen passed away in 2021. His love for Karen and the care and devotion he showed her throughout their life together was immeasurable.

Ben graduated from New York University in 1963 and Brooklyn Law School in 1966. In 1968 he began working for the Legal Aid Society of Rockland County. Thereafter, he worked in private practice at the law firm of Hurley Fox and Selig for over 50 years. In addition to his private practice he served as the village attorney for Wesley Hills until just last year. Ben served on the Board of Directors of the Rockland County Bar Association for many years and was its president in 1995. In addition, he served on the Board of Directors of the Legal Aid Society for over 20 years. Ben was loved and respected by all who knew him both in his professional and private life. He will always be remembered for his kindness, optimism and great sense of humor.

Ben is survived by his daughters Dana Kahn(Steven) and Laura Kaye (Randy) as well as his 4 granddaughters: Julia Kahn, Sabrina Kahn, Zoe Kahn and Jordyn Kaye. Additionally, Ben leaves behind his loving companion Sherry Udell as well as his extended family, friends and colleagues.

Funeral Services will be held at Hellman Memorial Chapels, 15 State Street, Spring Valley, NY 10977, on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 1:00 pm. Interment will follow at Beth El Cemetery, 735 Forest Ave, Paramus, NJ 07652.

Memorial contributions may be made to Legal Aid Society of Rockland County at https://legalaidrockland.org

Funeral services have been entrusted to Hellman Memorial Chapels, 15 State Street, Spring Valley, NY 10977 (845) 356-8600 Jewish Funeral Directors