Todd Donald Overton

OVERTON, TODD DONALD - age 49 of Bethel, CT and formerly of Knoxville, TN and Vero Beach, FL passed away on April 18, 2011 after a courageous eight year battle with cancer. Todd was a fun-loving, kind, gentle giant of a man. He was a graduate of Webb School, Knoxville, TN and attended Presbyterian College, Clinton, SC. Todd was a successful personal chef and most recently the owner/contractor of New England Home Improvements, a company he established. Both professions required artistic ability, knowledge, skill, and attention to detail. Each job no matter how small or large was met with the same self-imposed level of excellence which was greatly appreciated by his clients. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife Laura Del Savio, his precious son, Zachary Overton; and his stepchildren, Kate, Max, and Anna Brosnihan of Bethel, CT. He also is survived by his mother and stepfather, Dr. Betsy & Mr. Sherman Smith of Lenoir City, TN; his sister and her husband, Terri & Brent Walters and nephew Bradley Rose of Vero Beach, FL. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Dr. Clarence & Mrs. Roberta Hoffmann, Mr. & Mrs. James Vines, and his father Dr. Donald Overton. Services were held in Danbury, CT. Memorials may be sent to Dr. Smith to be forwarded to the family.