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Alan Serlin

August 18, 2018
Albuquerque, NM

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Serlin, Alan 2/13/1939 - 8/18/2018 Albuquerque New Mexico Alan J. Serlin, 79, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, died peacefully on August 18, 2018, surrounded by family. He was born February 13, 1939, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Dorothy Serlin Gerber and Max Serlin. He retired in Albuquerque in 1996. He graduated from DePaul University, Chicago, in 1962. He worked at Serlin Tires and then for Pitney Bowes for 36 years. He was one of the firm's top salesmen for many years and won an award as Branch Manager of the Year. He was progressive and in 1984 hired more women than any other branch manager in the country. He gained success through his commitment to excellence, strong work ethic, kindness, and the ability to work as a team player and treat everyone fairly. His success as a businessman reflected the qualities of character which extended to all areas of his life. He embodied the finest of human nature in his unwavering love and devotion to family, personal integrity, generosity, patience, compassion, and humility. He was fun-loving, independent, and faced challenges with a positive attitude. A role model and mentor, he brought out the best in people and helped change many lives. The love and respect he inspired goes beyond words. He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Joel Serlin. He is survived by his devoted wife Bonnie Serlin; daughter and son-in-law, Michelle and Troy Zukowski-Serlin; son and daughter-in-law, Richard Serlin and Orsolya Lazar; daughter and her love, Julie Hochfeld and John Schmidt; granddaughters, Rebecca Constable, Julia Serlin, and Rachel Serlin; brother, Nathan Serlin; and dear friends, Hugh, Ann, and Jenny Doyle, Barry Berkowitz, and Tom Wilmot. Al was a man of mitzvahs and will be deeply missed by all who love him. The memorial date will be announced. His family gives sincere thanks to the University of New Mexico Surgical Trauma Critical Care Unit. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to: https://www.unmfund.org/fund/critical-care-general-fund/UNM