J.L. Zini

Mr. J L Zini, age 78, of Cleveland went to Heaven Friday, October 23, 2020.

Mr. Zini was born October 16, 1942 in Springfield, Massachusetts to the late Cesare and Josephine Zini. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his son James Dietel and granddaughter Jaidynn Dietel. Mr. Zini proudly served his country in the United States Navy. Serving others was in J’s heart as he brought help to many as a Certified Emergency Medical Technician. Mr. Zini was a godly man and he loved Jesus with all his heart. He attended Generation Church in Cleveland, Georgia.   

Mr. Zini is survived by his wife Lisa; son Matthew (Rachael) Dietel; daughter Leanne (Joey) Paul; brother Richard (Debbie) Zini; nephew Christopher (Tiffany) Zini; great-nephews and niece Griffin, Vivian, Anders, and Bennett; grandchildren Dylan, Gabbie, Kailynn, Madilynn, Taedynn, Gracelynn, Jaxan, Aeden, Austin, Kaden, Leland and Lily.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Generation Church, 7702 Duncan Bridge Road, Cleveland, Georgia. The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to the service hour at Generation Church.

A special thanks to The Heart Center Gainesville, Northeast Georgia Hospice and Tugaloo Home Health.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to Generation Church.

To share a memory of Mr. Zini or a condolence with the family visit andersonunderwood.com.

Anderson-Underwood Funeral Home, 2068 Highway 19 North, Dahlonega, Georgia 30533