Story and photos by Chief Petty Officer Nick Ameen

Petty Officer 1st Class Justin Lacy, (photo right) a boatswain’s mate at Coast Guard Station Atlantic City, New Jersey, has created a work of art that will adorn the boat station’s walls for generations to come. He calls it chart art.

\”It’s a pretty traditional practice amongst units to have an artist do chart art,\” said Lacy. \”It’s typically done by a painter. They’ll take the area of responsibility chart for a unit and use it as a canvas, painting the unit, assets or any kind of prominent landmark that would represent that particular unit.\”

Story and photos by Chief Petty Officer Nick Ameen

Petty Officer 1st Class Justin Lacy, (photo right) a boatswain’s mate at Coast Guard Station Atlantic City, New Jersey, has created a work of art that will adorn the boat station’s walls for generations to come. He calls it chart art.

\”It’s a pretty traditional practice amongst units to have an artist do chart art,\” said Lacy. \”It’s typically done by a painter. They’ll take the area of responsibility chart for a unit and use it as a canvas, painting the unit, assets or any kind of prominent landmark that would represent that particular unit.\”

John was a proud member of the Gloucester City High School Class of 1941. Prior to retiring, he was the owner of the Getty Gas Station at Broadway and Somerset Street in Gloucester City, a member of the Gloucester City Senior Citizens Association, and a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. John was the drummer with \”The Harry V Five\” and performed his own band called \”Johnny B & The Rock A Bops\”.

 Loving husband of Josephine (nee Stramacchia). Father of Jonnie Valentino (William) of Gibbstown, Holly Ann Doto (James) of Cherry Hill and Joseph Capozzoli of W. Deptford. Grandfather of Vincent and Samantha Doto. The brother-in-law of Alice Dillenschneider.