Obituary of Joseph L. Dechario

Joseph L. Dechario Geneseo: Passed away peacefully June 30, 2008 at age 72. Predeceased by his parents, Tony & Enid Dechario. Survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Barbara; son, Aaron; daughter, Eva (Kevin) McGee; grandchildren, Ryan & Laura; sister, Alice Seifert; brother, Tony (Gill); many nieces, nephews and wonderful friends. Joe was a Professor of Music at SUNY Geneseo and a noted pianist. He received the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching and was a Fulbright Scholar. A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday at 10:30 AM in Temple Sinai, (363 Penfield Road Click for a Map to Temple). Following the service, the family will receive friends at 18 Haley Avenue in Geneseo from 3-5 & 7-9 PM (Click for a Map to the House of Mourning). In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to: Livingston County Hospice 2 Livingston County Campus Mount Morris, New York 14510-1691 OR Teresa House 21 Highland Road Geneseo, New York 14454 Click to Link to the Website OR Temple Sinai 363 Penfield Road Rochester, New York 14625 Click to Link to the Website OR a charity of one's choice. Home Geneseo, New York Birthplace Girard, KS