Tony grew up in a Greek-American family in Oklahoma City, the second of three brothers. He graduated from John Marshall High School in 1972.
Five years later at a Greek convention in Tulsa, Tony met the love of his life, Margo. They wed in 1979 and remained happily married for 46 years. They had two daughters, Christine and Connie, his pride and joy, who adored their father.
Tony worked several jobs before finding his calling. He bought a restaurant in 2003, “Johnny’s Burgers & More.” Tony also sold cars for three different dealerships over four decades. He eventually became the general manager of Eskridge Oldsmobile.
Tony was deeply devoted to St. George Greek Orthodox Church. He loved cooking for church luncheons and working alongside his cousins who nicknamed him “Bubba” in the gyro booth at the church's annual Greek Festival. While serving at Orthodox youth camps, he proudly earned the nickname "Chef Tony." He also served as president of the church parish council and chairman of the Greek Festival.
Tony also loved his Brasswood neighborhood in Edmond. He often drove his golf cart around checking in on his neighbors, and enjoyed connecting with people.
Tony loved dogs, especially his own, Athena, Charlie and Mazie. But above all, he loved being a dad.
Tony will be remembered most for his booming laugh, generous heart and unwavering commitment to his family and to Christ.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Nick and Christine Chiconas; his older brother, Peter Chiconas; and his father-in-law, John Mitsopoulos.
He is survived by his loving wife, Margo; his daughters, Christine and Connie; his brother, Jimmy Chiconas, and wife Kim; sister-in-law Ruth Chiconas; mother-in-law Harriett Mitsopoulos; sisters-in-law Effie Mitsopoulos and Connie Rigler and husband Brad; brother-in-law Greg Mitsopoulos and wife Cindy; niece and goddaughter Amy Chiconas, niece Kimberly Clark and husband Sam, Adrianna Mock, and Megan Mitsopoulos; godson and nephew Christopher Rigler; godson and nephew Nick Chiconas and niece Alex Chiconas; along with many cherished cousins, extended family members, friends, neighbors and colleagues.
May his memory be eternal.
Tony will be honored with a Trisagion Service at Hahn-Cook/Street & Draper, 6600 Broadway Extension, Oklahoma City, OK 73116, on June 2, 2026, at 7:00 pm.
A Funeral Service will be held at St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 2101 NW 145th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73134, on June 3, 2026, at 10:30 am, followed by a Committal Service at Rose Hill Burial Park, 6001 Northwest Grand Blvd, Oklahoma City, OK 73118, on June 3, 2026, at 12:00 pm.
