Nelson, Albert Joseph, Sr. 78, of Jamaica Plain formerly of Mission Hill, September 18, 2008. Devoted husband of the late Dorothea "Dotty" (Schultz). Beloved father of Kathy Keane, Al and wife Danielle, Peggy and husband Russ Brooks, Gregory and wife Paula, Paul and wife Gail. Cherished Papa of Dorothea, Amanda, Margaret, Stephanie, Gregory, Samantha, Brian, Erin, Thomas, Emily, Michaela, Michelle, Michael and Caroline. Loving brother of the late William and Charles and survived by John, Phillip, Mary, Margaret and Regina. Also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre ST. WEST ROXBURY on Monday September 22, at 9:00 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Jamaica Plain at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Sunday from 4:00 to 9:00 PM. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Late Korean War Army Veteran. Proud member of Plumber's Union Local 12. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Al's name to the New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans, 17 Court St., Boston, MA 02108. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600