November 27, 1946 - August 19, 2018
Susan Ciriclio, beloved teacher, artist, mentor, and friend passed away unexpectedly at her Oakland home on August 19th. Sue, as she was affectionately known by all that were close to her, leaves behind a legacy of lives that she has touched, especially the generations of students that she inspired over her 45 years as a professor of photography at colleges around the Bay Area—the last 40 at the California College of the Arts (CCA), where she retired as Professor Emerita in 2017. Sue will be remembered for her kindness, generosity, remarkable memory, and keen intellect, which she was always prepared to share with others, whether it be toward the realization of an artwork, a home improvement project, or a good conversation over a glass of Single Malt.To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Michelle
July 4, 2025
I was lucky enough to have Susan as a student at Chabot College. She was inspirational for me to work and think harder about communicating through photography. I have lived all my working life grateful for it.
Stella
December 26, 2019
Sue and I grew up together in New York. Then she and her Mom moved to AZ, but our moms stayed connected via letters and Christmas cards. After our mothers passed away, Sue and I kept the Christmas cards going just to stay in touch and wish each other well. I was so thankful that she did this with me.
This year when I didn't receive one of her beautiful cards, I decided to look to see if she was in the news and saw this obituary. She was always so polite and caring. I will miss hearing from her.
RIP, Sue. Love, Stella
Michael Allen
September 20, 2018
Sue was an amazing mentor, my life would be incalculably different without her knowledge, support and persistence . I've thought of her often since leaving CCA(C) always with exceptional gratitude and reverence.
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