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Donald M. Payne Jr.
1958 - 2024
Donald M. Payne Jr.
1958 - 2024
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BORN
1958
DIED
2024
Donald Payne Obituary
Donald Payne Jr., a second-generation New Jersey congressman who served six terms in Washington, D.C., died April 24, 2024 in Newark, NJ., at the age of 65.
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Read the full obituary in Legacy's headline news section.
Photo: Official U.S. government portrait
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SBC Roselle families
May 6, 2024
Praying for GOD's comfort to bereaved family. You are in our prayers.
Leslie Irby Cleveland
May 2, 2024
Choppy!
I can´t believe you are not with us any longer. I´ll never forget all the So. Orange/Maplewood parties we had in high school! You were Eric´s "big brother" who we all loved. Thank you for all you´ve done for our community and for me and my family personally. "well done thy good and faithful servant.´ Rest in Power Chop!
Tommy, Leslie, and Lynn Irby (So. Orange)
Sharon Akins (formerly Morgan)
May 1, 2024
We shared being first few African Americans in Hillside, NJ; in sixties and seventies. The 1970 Hillside Afro-American Club sends our condolences. You are truly going to be missed! We still are so proud of you and happily satisfied you were a part of our lives.
Robin Gwaltney-Harris
April 29, 2024
Rest in eternal peace, Chop. Just like your Dad, you stood up and stood fast as a champion of the people and showed up for family in the course of your busy life. I will miss your calm demeanor and quiet intellect. As long as I've been away from my home state, I've looked for and listened to you at each broadcast opportunity, with love and pride. My prayers for the family's comfort and peace. May the circle be unbroken. Always, Robin.
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Carson Loveless
April 28, 2024
Rest in peace Mr Payne
faithtobin/brad j.herscot
April 27, 2024
Dear Payne Family my beau Brad and I express our condolences's on the loss of Donald Payne Jr.he'll surely be missed very very much and may he rest in peace.best faith/brad
Ricky Darnell
April 26, 2024
My condolences to the family of Congressman Donald Payne praying for the family in this world only our God knows all things rest in God's hands Congressman. In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Kerry O'Connor
April 26, 2024
Condolences to the Payne family from a Prudential colleague of his father, and a Seton Hall grad--significant public service! Kerry O'Connor, Howell, NJ
Elizabeth Bell
April 25, 2024
RIP Mr.Donald
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