Kaylani M. McQueen

Kaylani M. McQueen

Kaylani McQueen Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Buklad-Merlino Memorial Homes - Hamilton on Oct. 6, 2025.

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Kaylani M. McQueen, 5, of Trenton, NJ, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at Capital Health Systems at Fuld, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Hopewell, NJ, Kaylani was a lifelong resident of the Trenton area. She was a bright and joyful little girl who brought endless smiles to everyone around her. Kaylani loved watching Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Bluey, and Minions. She especially cherished her cozy sleep time and treasured every moment spent with her family and friends, who adored her deeply.

She will be forever loved and remembered for her beautiful spirit.

She is survived by her mother, Aniya Guzman and partner, Aliyah Williams; father, Tony McQueen, Jr.; maternal grandparents, Alexandra Guzman and Franky and Jacqueline Guzman, Sr. and; paternal grandparents, Gwendolyn Williams and Tony McQueen, Sr.; uncles, Franky Guzman, Jr., and Andre Barnhill; maternal great grandparents, Iris Figueroa and Agustin Caraballo, Elaine Guzman; paternal great grandmother, Sandra Hodge; maternal aunts Maribel Caraballo, Yanelly DeLeon, and Nicole Acevedo; paternal aunt Kayla Diaz and uncle Sherwin Williams; her three special nurses, who always took such good care of her, Shirley, Mercy, and Atiya; as well as other relatives and dear friends.

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