He was 77. He was born August 17, 1932 in Waterbury, Connecticut, the son of Anthony and Mary (Arnold) Gedraitis. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving five years during the Korean War. Mr. Gedraitis worked many years as a slitter at the New Haven Copper Co. before he retired. Previously, he worked at several steel mills. 

He was founder and a former president of the Waterbury Chess Club. Besides chess, he enjoyed gardening and watching classic movies. 

He leaves his wife, Julia (Longobardi) Gedraitis; a son, John Gedraitis of Waterbury; two brothers, Anthony Gedraitis of Waterbury and Raymond Arnold of New York; an aunt, and several nephews and nieces. His funeral was held January 29 from the Buckmiller Brothers Funeral Home in Naugatuck, Connecticut, with a service in St. Vincent Ferrer Church. Burial with full military honors was in St. James Cemetery, Naugatuck.

Obituary submitted by George Mirijanian, Massachusetts Chess Association

Albert E. Gedraitis - May you rest in peace.