The Hammonton Gazette 05/20/15 | Page 4

DeLaurentis retires after distinguished military career Wednesday, May 20, 2015 • The Hammonton Gazette • Page 3 DELAURENTIS, from Page 1 DeLaurentis graduated from the United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut in 1985, earning a bachelor of science degree in mathematics. He also received his master’s degree in public administration from George Mason University. The interest in pursuing a career in the Coast Guard came from De- Laurentis’ father, Vincent, who is known by many in Hammonton as “Coach,” as he was one of the founders of Camp Tuscaloosa. The camp remains open today, as DeLaurentis’ sister, Dina, and brother-in-law, John, run the operations. “I have to credit my father for getting me involved in the Coast Guard. I never thought about at- tending the Coast Guard Academy until he saw a letter one day, from the academy football coach, when I was looking at colleges as a ju