WILLIAMSBURG — Albert Frederick “Al” Todres, 84, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021, at his home. He was born on May 18, 1937, in Brooklyn, N.Y., where he graduated from Erasmus Hall High School and later earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees from New York University.
He was married for 53 years to the love of his life and best friend, Ellen Murray Todres. Together, they enjoyed a happy and rewarding life.
After moving from New York City, they lived and worked in the Washington, D.C., area for 42 years before moving to Williamsburg from McLean in 2014. He was an executive for several associations, most recently with Building Owners and Managers Association.
Being enthusiastic tennis buffs, and players in the past, Al and Ellen enjoyed many trips to Wimbledon, the Davis Cup and the U.S. Open. His other interests included military history, the Civil War, the presidency, theatre, classic movies and traveling.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Anna Grey Todres; and sister, Pauline Berger.
He is survived by his wife, Ellen, who lives at Williamsburg Landing.
Memorial contributions may be made to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C., and American Civil Liberties Union.
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