Mc KERNAN James J., In Roslindale, Oct. 7, 2011, Suddenly (Boston Firefighter Ret.). Beloved husband of Eleanor (MacMaster). Devoted father of James J. Jr., William J. and the late Thomas. Loving father in law of Cheryl and Rebecca. Grandfather “Ampie” of Ryan, Rory, Rose, Patrick and Michael. Brother of Mary Bruen and the late Hilda, Walter, William, John, Thomas and Joseph. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Wednesday, Oct. 12th. at 9am. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. John Chrysostom Church at 10 o’clock. Visiting hours Tuesday 4-8pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Gethsemane Cemetery. Late U.S. Navy Veteran WWII. member of Boston Fire Fighters Liars Club, Gaelic Fire Brigade and B.P.O.E. # 10. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his name to Boston Fire Fighters Relief Fund 115 S. Hampton St., Boston, Ma., 02118.