Kahseem R. Beatty

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Kahseem Ronnell Beatty was born on July 28, 1976 to the late Norman Jinks (Hassan Mannan) and the late Lydia C. Beatty
in Staten Island, NY. He was the youngest of their four sons from their union. In his earlier years, Kahseem (Kas) was always a smiling kid and bubbly. Even when he was getting in trouble he would always be laughing and smiling.
     Growing up, Kahseem was a gifted athlete at various sports namely basketball. He would play hours upon hours in the neighborhood courts and in local tournaments including high-school competitions. He was educated in the public school system and attended Curtis High School. However, Kas went on to attend Job Corp; and he earned a diploma
     Job Corp, Kas met the mother of his first child Stephanie Collier. Through this relationship Tequan Beatty was born.
Kahseem also took on the responsibility of taking care of Stephanie's daughter, Tanzania Motley, as his own. Later in life, Kahseem also fathered his youngest child, Rihanna Beatty, with April Kennedy.
     Kahseem worked for many jobs, but was a mainstay at the NY Parks Department throughout many years. Kas is most known for his contagious laughter, silly joking nature, arguing sports banter and most importantly hanging with his closest friends.
     On July 16, 2025 Kahseem transitioned from this life, being preceded in death by both parents, a sibling (Amina Mannan), grandparents (Leander/Margaret Beatty and Thomas/ Amy Jinks), as well as
     Beatty, Helen Harper, Janet (Sister) Jinks, Samuel Beatty, Richard Beatty and Vincent Jinks Sr.). He leaves behind to lovingly cherish his memory his children: Tequan, Tanzania (Tan) and Rihanna; his siblings: Sheron Beatty, Malachi Jinks, Elijah Beatty, David Carr and Fatia Mannan; a large host of aunt, uncles, nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

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