Gerald L. (Gerry) Segelman, August 31, 1949 – March 29, 2025

Mr. Gerry Segelman passed away on Shabbos, March 29. He was predeceased by his parents Ruth and Charles Segelman. He is survived by his wife Sue; son Rabbi Micah Segelman (Michal); sisters Roberta Yellen (Dr. Lawrence) and Marsha Solomon (Dr. Hal); sister in law Betsy Feldstein (Donald); grandchildren Shira Savir (Yitzchok), Shmuel Moshe, Ayelet, Chaim Zev, Dassi, and Yechiel, and many friends and relatives.

Gerry was a man of profound faith in Hashem who demonstrated resilience and strength in the face of incredible health challenges over many years. His connection to Torah and the Jewish people was paramount to him. He was a loving and generous person who always looked for ways to help other people from many different walks of life, and cared deeply about others. He was very beloved by his family and many friends.

Gerry received BA and MA degrees from the Rochester Institute of Technology, including spending a year abroad in Israel, and worked in the photography, graphics, printing, and education fields. He was proud of his photographic skills and often gifted pictures to friends and family.

As a dedicated volunteer, he produced multi-media programs, posters, ad journals, and yearbooks, and served as an officer or board member for many organizations. Organizations that Gerry served included Yeshiva of Rochester, Congregation Beth Hakneses HaChodosh, Chabad of Rochester, Ora Academy, Hillel School, Jewish Federation of Rochester, Temple Beth El, Bnai Brith, and Britton Road Cemetery.

The funeral will be at Britton Road Cemetery in Rochester at 1pm on Monday, March 31. Those unable to attend the funeral may CLICK HERE to view the livestream of the service. Shiva will be at the home of Mrs. Sue Segelman at 75 Fernboro Road in Rochester for the entire week. However, minyanim will only take place Monday through Wednesday early afternoon mincha. Micah will be returning to Silver Spring on Wednesday and shiva will take place at the home of Rabbi Micah and Michal Segelman beginning with maariv on Wednesday. Minyan times to be announced later.

Suggestions for organizations to which donations can be made in his memory include Congregation Beth Hakneses HaChodosh, Yeshiva of Rochester, Chabad of Rochester, Chabad of the University of Rochester, Derech HaTorah of Rochester, and Ora Academy.

The family has great appreciation for everyone who helped Gerry these past years while he was sick, especially his medical team and many friends who were so helpful. Special appreciation to his kidney donor, whose donation improved the quality of his life so much in his final 2 years.