Kahseem Tarelle Trotter Obituary (2022)

The Life of Mr. Kahseem Tarelle TrotterKahseem Tarelle Trotter, effectively known as "KJ", was called to his heavenly home on August28, 2022; Kahseem was born on October 17, 1999, in Ossining, New York, to ShKisha Trotter,Kahseem was born into a family of love and support. Being the first child, he was the APPLE ofhis mother's eye. Their bond was remarkable; she protected his well-being and always hadKahseem's best interest at heart. Kahseem was raised to be a respectful, loving, and considerateyoung man who would do anything for others. This was evident these traits were instilled fromhis phenomenal mother, who each day told him, "You're the Best," often reminding him, "GodBlessed Me When HE Gave Me You" When asked as a young man what his name meant hismother shared it means" The Gift from God." Kahseem was the joy of his grandmother's eye; as a young child, he attended Star BethlehemBaptist Church Ossining, New York (148 Spring Street), attending Sunday School and VacationBible School. Kahseem was a 2017 graduate of Ossining High School. Where he played basketball for thevarsity basketball team; he played with the jersey number 3, often seen during practice dunkingthe basketball and practicing his free throws and creating a host of videos uploading them on hisInstagram and Facebook pages. After completing high school, Kahseem furthered his education at SUNY Broome inBinghamton, New York, for two years, where Kahseem played basketball representing theHornets for two seasons. Upon returning home from college, Kahseem practiced and playedbasketball with several local and tri-city basketball leagues basketball was a passion of his.Kahseem did not meet a stranger wherever he went. His affectionate smile and high-pitchedlaugh captured the hearts of those around him. Kahseem frequently visited his family in Virginia,enjoying birthday parties, going to the beach, and finding a basketball game to enjoy. Kahseem was an entrepreneur. In early 2022 Kahseem created Kay's Auto Workz.Kahseem was devoted to his business, allowing him to contract clients throughout the state. Heexpressed his creative ability by wrapping various vehicles at his clien's request. As Kay's AutoWorkz expanded, Kahseem also combined his ideas with Elite Finish NYC; through thisexpansion with "Jay's," their business grew even more significant. Through this business, you cansee their work today throughout the 914-are code. Kahseem leaves to cherish his memory ShKisha Trotter (Mother), Michael Gray Jr. (Brother),Michael Gray Sr. ( Step-Father), Tiombe/Imani Hudson (Sisters), Jordan Hudson (Brother),Danazja Smith (Step-Sister), Ashley Gray (Step-Sister), Indiya Gray ( Step-Sister), MonekaTrotter (Aunt), Carl Trotter (Uncle) Elizabeth Ann Trotter ( Grandmother), Patricia McWorther(Grandmother), Charles Griffin (Sindy) (Grandfather)A host of cousins, great aunts, uncles, a host of cousins, friends, basketball coaches/teammates,and classmates' class of 2017. Kahseem was preceded in death by his great-grandmother Thelma Watson. Wayne Trotter(Uncle), Doris Gilbert (Aunt), Tammi Trotter (Aunt) Earnest "Penny" Trotter (Uncle) Although Kahseem may not be with us, he lives in our hearts daily.