Kevin Grimmer Obituary: Coach Kevin Grimmer is survived by his parents Jim and Maureen, wife Sheila Evans and their three children Nick, Megan and Alex. He is survived by six grandchildren. He died on Monday, November 6, 2023, at the age of 64. The athletic scene at SUNY Polytechnic Institute will never be the same with the passing of a great, longtime coach and athletic director. Grimmer excelled as a basketball player in his early years, attending Notre Dame High School in Utica and then Hamilton College.
After transitioning from playing to coaching and management, he made significant contributions to SUNY Institute of Technology/SUNY Polytechnic Institute. His involvement with SUNY Poly began in 1984 when he served as a part-time assistant and assistant men’s basketball coach. In about a year, he was named full-time assistant director of athletics.
Grimmer’s commitment to SUNY Poly spanned 15 years, serving as athletic director until his retirement in July 2021. His coaching legacy included both the men’s and women’s basketball teams. In addition to basketball, he coached golf and women’s volleyball.
Coach Kevin Grimmer’s obituary and death linked to ALS
Kevin Grimmer passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 6, 2023, after a battle with ALS. ALS gradually deteriorates a person’s ability to perform basic movements and tasks by attacking nerve connections. In most cases, people die within five years of diagnosis.
He was 64 years old and had just been diagnosed with this uncommon neurological disorder, sometimes known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Kevin’s life will be remembered during calling hours on Friday, Nov. 10, from 3 to 6 p.m., at Friedel, Williams, & Edmunds Funeral and Cremation Services. On Saturday, November 11, in the church of St. John the Evangelist, a liturgy will be held in memory of Kevin’s life.
Court of Kevin Grimmer
dr. Winston Soboyejo, president of SUNY Poly, expressed immense sadness at his death. He continued,
“We send our condolences to the Grimmer family and to the hundreds of student-athletes, coaches, associates and friends whose lives he impacted. His impact on our campus extends beyond sports and we are honored to recognize him through the Kevin Grimmer Fund for Wildcat sports and The Kevin Grimmer Court at Campus Centre.”
He also mentioned that the legacy of Kevin and his family will continue at SUNY Poly for generations to come. In recent months, the school has honored Grimmer in various ways. Over the summer, the basketball court in the Campus Center Gym was renamed in his honor. Furthermore, the logo will be unveiled before the home opener on November 15th. Furthermore, earlier this fall, family, friends and community members gathered to honor his life.
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