In Memoriam: Forever in our Hearts
These members of the Rotary Club of Lake Buena Vista will forever be remembered for their contribution to our community
We lovingly remember the cherished members of the Rotary Club of Lake Buena Vista whose kindness, fellowship, and commitment to Service Above Self brought a little more magic into our community and our world. Though their earthly service has ended, their legacy continues to shine through the lives they touched, the friendships they nurtured, and the good they inspired. Having served with generous hearts, they have now earned their wings—and will forever remain part of our Rotary family.
We lovingly remember the legacy of these amazing Rotarians
Garth Walker
1923 — 2020
Garth Walker was the last remaining founding member of the Rotary Club of Lake Buena Vista. Garth was a proud American, World War II veteran, respected hospital administrator, and founding member of the Rotary Club of Lake Buena Vista. A Past President and Paul Harris Fellow, he was known for his quick wit, curiosity about others, love of travel, and devotion to family, friends, faith, and service. His enduring Rotary legacy is honored through the Garth Walker Rotarian of the Year Award. His family continues to make an annual charitable donation to our club in his memory, for which we are deeply grateful.
Sonny Buoncervello
1933 — 2024
Sonny Buoncervello, who earned the nickname of “Mayor of Celebration,” was a vibrant Rotarian who also served as President of the Rotary Club of Lake Buena Vista. He was known across Rotary District 6980 for inviting the most people to become Rotarians, with some accounts crediting Sonny with more than 100. Anyone who knew Sonny also knows that he loved being a cheerleader for Rotary across the world. Moving to Central Florida soon after Disney’s Magic Kingdom was inaugurated, he worked in the Real Estate industry for over 50 years, promoting new home developers and resort communities across the area.
Dianne Adcock
1958 — 2020
Dianne was a beacon of positivity and to say she was a dynamo it’s an understatement. She was a charming, friendly, warm, creative, innovative, resourceful and lovable being that touched our hearts since her first visit to our Rotary Club on August 8, 2018. She visited several times as she relocated from Chesapeake Virginia and was inducted into our Club on October 11, 2018. Dianne soon volunteered, supported, exchanged ideas and got involved in so many of our projects while working at Disney and helping her past Rotary Club of Chesapeake Virginia. Her kindness, humanity and boundless energy are an inspiration to all.
Sal Ferdico
? – 2020
Sal was a lighthearted, humorous Club member who served two terms as Club President. He was a senior Disney Executive for IT services for many years. Sal is credited with having created the first one-page website for the Rotary Club of Lake Buena Vista, serving as our initial digital presence in the Information Age.
Sarah Mobley
? – 2020
Bio coming soon for Sarah
Charles Duckworth
? – ?
Charles Duckworth bio coming soon