Kevin Michael Strommer was born in Goshen, NY and resided on Texas Ave in Blooming Grove, NY. He is the second son of four children born to Gerard Strommer (a 2nd generation child of Irish immigrants with roots in counties Down and Sligo and Ann Strommer (nee Sweeney) a first generation child of Irish immigrants with roots in counties Sligo and Mayo). Kevin attended the Washingtonville Central School District where he excelled in academics and football while in high school. His accomplishments led him to Iona College to pursue his passions upon graduation. This experience made Kevin aware of his passion for camaraderie and brotherhood.

Kevin enlisted in the United States Navy (USN) as a Submarine Warfare Specialist, receiving various awards, medals and recognition as well as a wartime status due to the bombing and subsequent loss of life of United States Marines in Grenada.  He enjoyed the trust and respect of his Commanding Officers, Executive Officers and senior enlisted leaders and earned the reputation as a “no nonsense, get it done” sailor.  This was the beginning of a life of service to his country, his state and the Catholic Church.  Upon honorable discharge from the USN, Kevin joined the ranks of the New York State Police (NYSP).  Kevin accepted a medical-related retirement from the NYSP after suffering a traumatic brain injury.  It was at this point that Kevin truly found his calling to his faith and his community.

Kevin joined the Knights of Columbus Council 5890 (KofC of Washingtonville, NY) founded by Beatified Father Michael J. McGivney. Kevin rose to the rank of Grand Knight, a position he held for a record five years.  During his tenure as Grand Knight of the KofC, Kevin became involved with the council program sponsoring over 35 intellectually disabled children on a life-changing pilgrimage to the baths in Lourdes, France. It was here that Bernadette witnessed the miracle of Our Lady of Lourdes. While Grand Knight, he also began his longtime association  with the Special Olympics by soliciting sponsorships from friends and local companies.  With great anticipation he would then enter in the icy waters of the Sharpe Reservation in Fishkill, NY to annually perform the Polar Plunge.  These vital sponsorships allowed for the intellectually disabled children to engage in competition that offered them a sense of pride and purpose.  Kevin’s spirited drive made him a natural for fundraising for local families and and led his council in raising over $37K in one afternoon for a local family whose wife/mother passed away from cancer.  The following year, Kevin led his Council in raising over $27K celebrating the Knights of Columbus Council 5890’s 50th Anniversary.

Kevin's leadership ability led him on a path within the AOH in Monroe, NY, where he is currently President of the Joseph Duelk Jr Division One in Orange County, NY.  The Division’s namesake was Kevin’s next door neighbor who died while fighting for our country in Viet Nam.  Kevin’s childhood home street was also renamed Duelk Ave in honor of Joseph D. Duelk Jr.  Kevin has raised nearly $10K for his Division’s latest venture, “The Tom McCarthy Food Bank Benefit.”  In addition to his duties as Division President, Kevin is currently the President of the Mid-Hudson St Patrick’s Parade Committee. The parade steps off on the streets of the Village of Goshen, NY, seat of Orange County government.  He is an usher at St Mary’s Church in Washingtonville, NY.

Kevin is married to Maryanne Lucey Strommer, a first-generation Irish American from counties Cork and Clare/Galway. Maryanne is a teacher for the NYS Dept. of Corrections in Shawangunk, NY and the sole proprietor of Strommer Tutoring Services.  Kevin is the father of Davan Strommer 15, who resides in Mahwah, NJ and stepfather to Sebastian, 22 years of age residing in Ithaca, NY.  Kevin and Maryanne have two children, Gerard Francis, age 12 and Katharineann age 11 who live at home where they have the added benefit of having Kevin’s mother reside next door to them.