MULKERN, JOHN JOSEPH – Of West Roxbury, March 13, 2007. Beloved husband of the late Frances (McCaffrey). Former Commander of American Legion, Dept. of MA & National Vice Commander, & Post Commander Thomas J. Roberts-Fogg A.L.#78. Loving father of Sheila & her husband Stephen Cesso of Canton, Tracey Torre of Needham, Mark & His wife Elizabeth of Leeds, England, John & his wife Monica of Foxboro & the late Brian Mulkern. Dear grandfather of Sheila & her husband Joseph Fasolina of Norton, Michael DeGrandis & his wife Jennifer of Stoughton, Brian DeGrandis of Roslindale, Ashlee & Jacqueline Jabbour of Needham, Tracey, Margaret & Stephen Cesso of Canton, Liam & Lucy Mulkern of Foxboro, James & Myles Mulkern of Leeds, England.Great grandfather of Joseph, John & Gianna Fasolino. Brother of Edward of Norfolk & the late Martin of Norwood & Mary Crosby of Plymouth. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Dear cousin of Sr. Helen Brown, CSJ of Fontbonne Convent, Milton. Funeral from the William J. Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., West Roxbury on Saturday March 17 at 10:30 am followed by a funeral mass in St. Theresa Church at 11:30 am. Visiting hours Friday 4-8 pm . Relatives and friends invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Late U.S. Navy Veteran, WW II.