Herbert E. Payne, 92, (1931-2024) passed away on July 14, 2024. Born in Queens, South Ozone Park,. Graduated Brooklyn Tech in 1949. He married Eleanore May Rasmussen (who passed in Sept. 2011) on June 8, 1952. He served for the Army in the Korean War. Upon return he moved his family to Massapequa in 1955. He went into business with the Sinetar Brother to form “Asphalt Pavers” until his retirement in 1998. He joined the Massapequa Fire Dept. in 1956, after 68 years of membership he was still attending meetings right up until last week. He enjoyed being with family, fishing the great south bay on his boat, and he only stopped golfing 2 years ago. He is survived by his two daughters, Gail Misa and Carol Hetterich and , her spouse. Those close to him will lovingly remember him as loyal and trustworthy. He always gave spot on advice to whoever sought out his thoughts or opinions. His best day would start out with his friends at the firehouse. In his words “Shooting the breeze”. There is something to say about close friendships.
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