William Lombardy, Chess Grandmaster Turned Priest, DEAD @ 79

Born in The Bronx Mr. Lombardy was among the top players of his generation.  But the story doesn't end there, he gave up chess to join the priesthood.  Later, a vocation he would renounce.

nytimes.com/2017/10/14/obituaries/william-lombardy-dead-chess-grandmaster.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Fobituaries