MULKERN, John R. of Boston, formerly of West Roxbury and Roslindale, Dec. 25, 2012. Beloved husband of Rita A. Mulkern. Loving father of Stephen J. Mulkern and his wife Kim of TX, Michael J. Mulkern and his wife Sandy of Belmont, and Laureen A. Cronin and her husband David of Medfield. Brother of the late Geraldine Holmes, William Mulkern, and Robert Mulkern. Devoted grandfather of Hunter and Tyler Mulkern, Maddie and Mike Mulkern, and Matthew and Brigitte Cronin. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home 2055 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY, Friday, Dec. 28. at 9am. followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Theresa Church at 10 o’clock. Visiting hours Thursday 4-8 pm. Relatives and friends invited. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery. Late professor of History and Politics at Babson College. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in John’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Assoc. 311 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA 02472