Zinetta Marie Nassif

Zinetta Marie Nassif (née Meherg), 79, made the journey to heaven on August 5th at 10:24 pm at her home in La Jolla, California. She was born in Fairmont, West Virginia, on June 3, 1944, to parents John and Iva Meherg. She was the youngest of sisters Alma Ree and DeLois.

Imbued with an incredible passion for her family, her unending loving and giving spirit will be greatly missed along with her never-ending supply of costumes, flair for the colorful, larger-than-life personality, and her infectious laugh. Zinetta was an incredible artist and photographer as well as the most fun person to have at any event.

At the age of 20, she moved to Ocean Beach, California where she lived next door to a law school student. They became friends and two years later became a couple. They were married on September 14, 1968, and had two children.

She began her professional career as a dental hygienist and soon decided to focus her efforts on raising their children. She was one of the founding members of Saint Anthony Antiochian Orthodox Church and dedicated countless hours to the church, as the church mother. She also provided day-care for both her of her grandchildren during their first years - Anthony and Hunter were the joy of her life.

During their 55-year marriage, Zinetta and Tom lived in California, Virginia / Washington DC, and Morocco, finally settling in La Jolla. She spent her final days, exactly as she wanted, at home with her family. During those final days, she was visited by many friends and family who showered her with love.

Her funeral will be held at St. Anthony’s Antiochian Orthodox Church at 11 AM on Saturday, August 12, 2023, located at 2825 Merton Ave, San Diego, CA 92111. After the funeral there will be a celebration of life followed by the burial at the gravesite.

The burial will take place at 2:30 PM at El Camino Memorial – Sorrento Valley, 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92121.

She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Proto Deacon Tom, her incredibly grateful children, Jaisa and Christian, her two adoring grandchildren, Anthony and Hunter, her sister DeLois, niece Renee, and scores of relatives, church members, and countless friends.