Lacey W. Halstead
September 25, 1958 – July 1, 2020

Born, raised and lived in Vineland, New Jersey. Lacey is survived by his wife, Susan A. Halstead of Vineland. His step-daughters; Cynthia Harris and her husband Scott Harris of Vineland and Ericka Barnes and her husband Robert Barnes of Millville (Laurel Lake) and his granddaughter Cindy Sue Barnes. Lacey also leaves behind his three sisters; Nancy Halstead of Millville, Judith Beakley of Millville (Laurel Lake) and Jane Scaglione of Moorseville, North Carolina. Along with his nieces; Cassandra Catacalous of Charlotte, N.C., Athena Catacalous of Charlotte, N.C., and Elithia Britt and her husband Sunil Britt of Long Island, N.Y. and his nephews; Paul Finch of Denver, N.C, Gerry Finch of Millville, Jonathon Halstead of Stow Creek and William Catacalous of Wilmington, N.C.

He loved baseball and played in little league. While in school, Lacey wanted to play the drums. His parents bought him a set of drums and provided lessons, which led to him and his friends performing in their own band. Lacey was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp. and was honorably discharged in 1976. He attended school in Vineland and when he was 17 years old, his father signed a school release to allow him to join the Marines.

Lacey spent most of his life employed as an over the road truck driver. He worked for many private owned truck companies, the last being Foundry Service Corporation. Lacey was diagnosed with diabetes and eventually, due to his health, had to retire from the job he loved. He then went on to work at the Vineland Road Department, Wheaton Glass in Millville and for Empire Steel in Millville, prior to his final retirement.
Lacey loved to hunt, especially with a bow and arrow or a shot gun. He hunted squirell, rabbit, raccoon, groundhog and deer. In the off season, Lacey and his wife Susan, enjoyed walks in the Wildlife Management Areas together with their dogs. The loved observing nature, wildlife and all of its beauties, especially the serenity of the peaceful woods. A true outdoorsman, Lacey also loved to fish, both fresh and salt water, crabbing and digging for clams.

Lacey was easy going. A fun loving person, always willing to give a hand to anyone in need. He is dearly missed by his wife, family and friends.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 12th at 11:00 am at the Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, 1024 E. Landis Ave. Vineland. Family and friends may gather from 10:30 – 11:00 am prior to the service.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.wbfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are in the care of Wainwright-Bernhardt Funeral Home, Vineland.