Phyllis Seligsohn

1937 - 2024

Seligsohn Phyllis Dear Family and Friends: Phyllis, my wife of 64 years left us on October 25, 2024. She was an extraordinary person. We are all going to miss her, especially me. She was born in Philadelphia in 1937 to Sophy and Abe Cohen. She has two loving sisters, Annette (Bruce) and Cindy (Jay). She went to school in Philadelphia and graduated from Penn in 1959. She taught gifted children at the Farrel School for 30 years. She enriched the lives of all of the kids she taught- they loved her and she loved them. After she retired from the classroom she took a position at the World Affairs Council and volunteered at the Rosenbach Museum. We met on a blind date when I was in the Navy. She said it was love at first sight. We had a wonderful marriage. We traveled the world and spent many wonderful summers at the Chautauqua Institution. We made a lot of great friends there. She was an avid reader and loved playing games and doing puzzles. About our family: We have two children- Jeff and Deena. We also have five grandkids: Ben. Noa, Sophia, Coleman and Owen. Phyllis adored all of them. She was superb wife, mother, sister and Bubbie. She took care of me and made me a better man. I want to thank Deena, Jeff, Lisa, Annette and Cindy for their special devotion and love. Thanks to all of you for being part of our lives. I know her soul is in heaven with her parents, family and friends. Rest easy my love, Shel Seligsohn Funeral Zoom meeting info: Meeting ID: 837 4587 2722. Passcode: seligsohn A Memorial Service will be held at LAUREL HILL FUNERAL HOME, 225 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 on Sunday, October 27. (610) 668-9900. The Service is at 11:00 A.M. and Interment at 12:00 P.M. A reception luncheon will be held at 1:00 P.M. at the Conservatory at Laurel Hill West. Shiva will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Monday, October 28 and Tuesday, October 29 at the family residence. The Kennedy House, 1901 JFK Blvd., Apt. 2506, Philadelphia, PA 19103. (215) 241-1525. Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society or the charity of your choice. www.laurelhillphl.com