Background
Dechario, Tony Houston was born on September 25, 1940 in Girard, Kansas, United States. Son of Tony and Enid Eulalia (Frogue) Dechario.
Dechario, Tony Houston was born on September 25, 1940 in Girard, Kansas, United States. Son of Tony and Enid Eulalia (Frogue) Dechario.
Student, University Wichita, 1961. Bachelor of Music, performer's certified, Eastman School Music, University Rochester, 1962. Master of Music, Eastman School Music, University Rochester, 1963.
2d trombone, Kansas Missouri Philharmonic Orchestra, 1963-1964; principal trombone, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, 1964-1965; 2d trombone, Rochester (New York) Philharmonic Orchestra, 1965-1975; personnel manager, Rochester (New York) Philharmonic Orchestra, 1972-1975; general manager, Rochester (New York) Philharmonic Orchestra, 1975-1984; executive director, Rochester (New York) Philharmonic Orchestra, 1984-1985; president, chief Executive officer, Rochester (New York) Philharmonic Orchestra, 1985-1988; Administrator, MT Hope Family Center, Nov 1998.
Executive director Honolulu Symphony Society, 1991-1995. Member American Symphony Orchestra League.
Married Rachel Dennisse Kennedy, April 12, 1963 (divorced December 1974). Children: Samuel Paul, Rachel Christina, Mary Rebecca. Married Mary Gill Roby, December 29, 1974.
1 child, Toni Elizabeth. Stepchildren: Edmund Kidd II, Kenneth Hamilton Kidd, Todd Roby Kidd.