Selina M. McAllister, 40, passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023. Born in Hoboken to Joseph and Josephine (nee Augustine) McAllister. Formerly of Hoboken before settling in Rutherford, where they remained. Selina was a graduate of Centenary College receiving a bachelor’s and master’s degree in counseling psychology. She was a counselor for Bergen County Superior Court in Hackensack.                                                                        

Her real passion was horses. Selina owned many horses throughout the years. She showed horses professionally in both New Jersey and Idaho for 15 years. She also received many blue ribbons in Hunter jumper-and 3-day eventing.

She loved being with her horses.Selina was a family member of the Irish American Association in Rutherford.

Selina is survived by her parents, Joseph and Josephine, her beloved daughter Zaila McAllister and her brothers Joseph Jr. and Jake.

Family will receive friends Tuesday January 2, 2024, from 4-8pm in the Calhoun-Mania Funeral Home, 19 Lincoln Ave., Rutherford.                                

 Funeral Wednesday gathering 8:30am for 9:30am Mass of Christian Liturgy in the Church of Saint Mary, Rutherford.                       

Interment thereafter in Holy Cross Cemetery, North Arlington.

To Honor Selina’s love for horses, donations would be appreciated to Gentle Giants. www.gentlegiantsdrafthorserescue.org