Obituary of Frederick K Payne, Jr.
Frederick Keith Payne Jr. was born on March 11, 1975, to Frederick K Payne Sr. and Marva Payne in Brooklyn, NY.
Fred attended Spring Creek Developmental Center in his early years. He then went to live with Sullivan Diagnostic Treatment Center (SDTC) on December 26, 1988, at the age of 12 and has been with them for 37 years. His jobs included delivering mail and bread to the various residences on the site, as well as working on a farm. The Staff of SDTC expressed that it was a pleasure having Fred as part of their family. While at SDTC, Fred earned a High School Diploma from Westfield High School.
Predeceased by his grandparents, Oscar Hunte and Walter and Doreen Payne; aunt, Desiree; and uncle, Stanley, Fred is survived by his parents Frederick and Marva Payne Sr.; sisters, Michelle, and Monique; brother-in-law Calvin; niece Kyla; nephews Kyree, Andrew Jr., and Myles; and grandmother, Pearl Tenpow Hunte.
He was the nephew to Thelma, Yvonne, Claudette, Pauline, Donna P, Juliet, Donna H, Clinton, Errol, Ronald, Melvin, Maurice, Laird, and a cousin to many
On January 27, 2025, Fred was called home to be with the Lord. He was a wonderful son, brother, uncle, nephew, and cousin and was loved by many. His impact on each of our lives will be sorely missed.
A Funeral Service will be held at the McCriskin – Gustafson Home for Funerals, 2425 Plainfield Avenue, on Friday, February 14, 2025, at 10:30 AM. Family and friends are invited to gather at the funeral home prior to services, beginning at 9 AM.
Cremation services will be held privately.