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Judith Serin Obituary
05/16/1949 - 04/19/2025
The family and friends of writer and professor Judith Serin are sad to report that Judith died April 19, 2025, of pancreatic cancer. She leaves behind many who loved her, were inspired by her, and felt close to her in their lives.
Judith Ann Serin was born May 16, 1949, in Perth Amboy, New Jersey, to Bernice and Bernard Serin.
Judith taught literature and writing at the California College for the Arts beginning in 1980, retiring only recently. As a professor she was known for her wide knowledge, her insights into literature, and, most importantly, her kindness and support of students.
In 1986 Judith married Herbert Yeung Yee, a MUNI inspector and artist. Herbert died of cancer in 2020.
The family would like to thank in particular those who helped her and supported her in life and in her final months.
Those who would want to donate in her memory might consider the nonprofit Poetry Flash, 1450 Fourth Street, Berkeley, CA 94710, and those who might want to drop a note to the family can do so at [email protected].
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Barbara Brunetti
July 16, 2025
I met Judith through Pat Elmore, a mutual friend. When Pat gave her annual Christmas party, Judith was almost always there and was the life of the party. When Pat died, I took her cat because Judith couldn't, already having two of her own. But she generously paid for my cat's health insurance. I am forever grateful for her warmth, kindness, and generosity.
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