Hennessy, James J. of Roslindale, August 4, 2012. Beloved husband of Marie L. (Cotter). Loving father of Frances Westgate and her husband Dennis of Middleboro, James M. Hennessy of Roslindale, John T. Hennessy of Roslindale, Clare Giacoppo and her husband Dominic of Roslindale, and Maura Patten and her husband Michael of Roslindale. Also survived by 7 grandchildren. Loving brother of Thomas R. Hennessy of West Roxbury. Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Wednesday August 8, at 9:00 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in The Holy Name Church at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours in the funeral home on Tuesday from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. WW II Navy Veteran. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to The New England Center for Homeless Veterans, 17 Court St. Boston, MA 02108 or the Alzheimer's Association, 311 Arsenal St. Watertown, MA 02472 MA 02145. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com