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João Nílson Zunino was a leader in sports and medicine.

João Nílson Zunino (born April 9, 1946 – died December 23, 2014) was an important Brazilian businessman and heart doctor. People usually knew him as Zunino. He was born in São João Batista, Brazil. Zunino was famous for being the president of a big football club, Avaí Futebol Clube, for many years.

Who Was João Nílson Zunino?

João Nílson Zunino was a very busy person. He had two main jobs that made him well-known. First, he was a successful businessman. This means he worked in different companies and helped them grow. Second, he was a cardiologist. A cardiologist is a special kind of doctor who takes care of people's hearts. He helped many patients with their heart health.

Leading Avaí Futebol Clube

One of Zunino's most important roles was leading Avaí Futebol Clube. This is a professional football (soccer) team in Brazil. He became the president of the club in 2002. He took over from another leader named Flávio Ricardo Félix. Zunino stayed in this important position for a long time. He was the president for over ten years, until 2013. During his time, he helped the club a lot. He worked to make the team stronger and more successful.

His Life and Legacy

Zunino was born in a town called São João Batista in Brazil. He lived a full life, working hard as both a doctor and a business leader. He passed away on December 23, 2014. He was 68 years old when he died in Florianópolis, Brazil. Zunino is remembered for his dedication to both medicine and sports.

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