Mourners gather for the funeral of the late New Jersey Congressman Donald Payne, Jr. in Newark
NEWARK, New Jersey (WABC) — A funeral for the late New Jersey Congressman Donald Payne, Jr. was held Thursday in Newark.
Hundreds of mourners attended the service at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart, including congressional leaders such as House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
Payne is remembered as a dedicated public servant who proudly continued his family’s legacy in the nation’s Capitol.
It was noted that when he advocated for drinking water through lead-free pipes for Newark, he did so for the nation. When he stood up for safe streets and improved Newark’s infrastructure, he did it for the country.
“Donald Payne, you never failed Newark, you never failed its people, you never failed those who were struggling, you never failed those who needed a hand, you never failed a child seeking an education, you never failed me to me, never,” said Senator Cory Booker.
Payne represented New Jersey’s 10th congressional district from 2012 until his death.
He died last week almost two weeks after suffering a cardiac event. He had battled diabetes for years and encouraged others to take care of their own health.
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