In West Roxbury, November 21, 2011. Beloved husband of the late Julia M. (Morawski). Loving father of Diane McLaughlin & her husband John, Paul J. & his wife Barbara, Tom & his wife Nancy, Carol Piche & her husband John, Joanne Lowre & her husband Roy, Maryann Kaulins & her husband Peter, James Jr. & his wife Tina. Dear grandfather of 17 grandchildren & great grandfather of 4 great grandchildren. Brother of Paul M. of Lexington, Rosemary Gallagher of Dorchester and the late Leo, Florence and Francis. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. US Navy Veteran, WWII. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at 9am. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. John Chrysostom Church at 10 o’clock. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery.