Birth date: Dec 28, 1953 Death date: Apr 28, 2026
Anthony Bruce Payne was born on December 28, 1953, in Brooklyn, New York to Ernest Edward Payne and Florence Elouise Holliman Payne. He was one of five children and a beloved brother to William Simmons, Edward Payne, and Alfred Pa Read Obituary
Anthony Payne, our coworker, friend and brother will forever be in our hearts. We love you and will miss you. Thank you for all of the great times and we will cherish every memory. We will continue to share our love with your precious bride, Sonia. Rest well T. Payne🙌🏽🙏🏽❤️
DDL family for life!!!
Marcia Williams
My memories of my cousin Anthony span our entire lifetime. Our mothers were sisters, two of the fourteen children born to our grandparents. Yet, among all the siblings, Florence Alouise (Ease) and Jessie shared a special bond, and that closeness naturally extended to their children.
Christmases, summers, and visits to New York were pure magic. I’m not sure Anthony would always say the same about the many summers when he, his mother, Natalie, and Alfred came to visit us in the rural South of Virginia—but those visits became some of our most treasured times. We sold hot dogs from the mailbox to earn money for the movies, then went to the drive-in theater with a playground where we could run free, often piled into the back of Uncle Bootsie’s pickup truck. Anthony also endured—and, I think, secretly enjoyed—the adventures with my many pets: my pony Sport, my pig Rangatang, and my dog Teddy. Whether he admitted it or not, he had a wonderful time.
Every summer visit brought us joy—unspeakable joy. As the years passed, we celebrated Anthony’s birthdays, anniversaries, retirement, and each milestone that reflected a life well lived and deeply loved.
Today, I can only imagine the reunion happening in heaven. His mother, family, and the angels are surely rejoicing as they welcome him home. And we, here on earth, will continue to love fiercely, just as Anthony did.
Prayers and enduring love to Sonia, Nicole, Brian, Grandchildren and Family.
Peaches (Alice Brown) and Family
51 years ago two Navy, Hospital Corpman met and became friends forever. I would see that face every morning and again before I went to bed at night after eight hours of work three hours of football practice and two hoagie grinders every night before bed. He became one of my best friends I ever had. Party like no other play football and basketball like nobody else’s business. He put out 100% in everything he did. On Friday afternoon at 4 o’clock he couldn’t wait to climb into my little Volkswagen two 230 pounders in a little Volkswagen after six Newports later, we were in BROOKLYN. He couldn’t wait to get home on the weekends to see Nicole and YOU SONIA, and that big ass dog. I remember coming upstairs to the apartment to see Nicole on Friday night and the dog scared the crap out of me. Daddy took care of that lol on Sunday night we returned to the routine him to the newborn nursery me to innovation therapy. We played football side-by-side for two years together. I won’t forget the day we beat the Marines on the base for the base championship. We beat their ass so bad. He was so happy. your birthday brother is my birthday and you were the first phone call on that day for me every year it’s 51 years and I will never forget. Nicole, you and BRIAN were the Apple of daddy‘s eye and now with the extended family he had all he needed in the world. All he ever talked about was the accomplishments of the kids and the grandchildren he was so proud of all of you. I’m sure he’ll be at one of the boys games and will watch over all 7 of you! 51 years later, I can say you are my brother, and I will miss you, and I will love you forever. Rest in peace.
PAUL AVIDON
I had the privilege and honor to be one of Anthony’s instructors at the NYCTPD Academy. Additionally working with him. Anthony was a good man and well liked by all. He will be truly missed. May he rest in peace until we all meet again. My deepest condolences and prayers are for his family and friends.🙏💙
RIP Brother. The transit police were there Marines of New York City's police departments. You were one of the best.
Plenty of great memories with "Pops" on the courts of Stoney Brook --- want to thank you again for letting me skip the line at the DMV then got me my updated license without the eye test..lol. RIP pops I'll see you again.🙏🏾
Mr.Payne always wore a smile like it was a part of his uniform. He was always happy. Always humble. Always a family man. Always a role model.
Uncle Anthony no matter how far you all were from us, you still managed a way to show up and surprise us! There was never a dull moment and I appreciate that. You will be truly missed. To my family I love y'all so much. Sending continuous and healing vibes.
