Christopher J. Overacker

Christopher J. Overacker
Ilion
Christopher J. Chris Overacker, age 54, of Ilion, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at Mass. General Hospital, Boston, Mass. He was born on August 10, 1955, in Ilion, the son of Harold and Pearl (Kahrs) Overacker. Chris graduated from Ilion High School and attended MVCC, where he was listed on the Vice Presidents List. On May 17, 2003, he was married to Susan (Kerber) Gutheinz. Mr. Overacker was the owner and operator of Rooftop Chimney Sweeps, Inc., for 21 years, retiring in 2003. Chris was active in scouting, having been a scout leader and receiving the Eagle Scout Award. He was an excellent craftsman and built his own log home. Survivors include his wife, Sue; two sons, Erik of Ilion and Dustin of Louisville, KY; his sister and brother-in-law, Julie and Frank Pomodoro of West Peabody, MA; three brothers and one sister-in-law, Dana and Becky of Sandy, UT, Mark of Albany and Gregg of Mohawk; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins; and Sues children, Alyssa and Roxanne. He was predeceased by his father, Harold, in 2007. Friends and relatives are invited to attend a Celebration of Life service on Sunday, December 20, 2009, at 2 p.m. at the Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Rd., Ilion. There are no calling hours. Anyone wishing to share a memory of Chris or add to his online memorial may go to www.applegateandday.com on the Internet. In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 100 Lomond Court, Utica, NY 13502-5949. Envelopes are also available at the funeral home. The Overacker family has entrusted all arrangements to Applegate-Day & Enea Family Funeral Home, Ilion, Don Applegate, Funeral Director.
Chris Overacker