With very heavy hearts, we share the news of the passing of longtime BGCOP Board Member and supporter, Don Facciano.
Don has been a member of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Oxnard and Port Hueneme Board of Directors for 35 years and has been on the executive board for 27. He was president of the board from 1991-1993. Don holds the Boys & Girls Clubs highest local award—the “Man & Youth” award—as well as the National Boys & Girls Clubs of America Medallion Award.
Don was born and raised in San Francisco and received his B.A. from San Jose State. Don is a loyal supporter of the San Francisco Giants, San Francisco 49ers and Golden State Warriors! He went on to enjoy a 34-year career with Sears Roebuck and lived in 11 cities with various executive and staff assignments.
He is also the former president of the Taxpayers Association in Ventura County, former president/CEO of the Greater Oxnard Chamber of Commerce, former president/CEO of the World Affair Council and served as past consul general for the Oxnard Ambassadors. Don has served on 20 local boards in Ventura County. He is president of the Council at the Reagan Library.
What a legacy. It is impossible to sum up the contribution that Don made to our community – he did so much.
“I believe in giving back to the communities that have given so much to me over the years. The Boys & Girls Club in particular, holds a special place in my heart,” Don said.
We will miss his insight, passion, and good humor he brought to every board meeting. We were lucky to have his leadership and guidance. He was vital in helping our clubs grow and thrive, even in the most difficult of times.
