Elwood, Joseph James, of Roslindale, formerly of Dorchester, December 27, 2015. Beloved husband of Joan F (Golden) Elwood. Loving father of John Francis and his wife Kimberly of Boston, Jeannette Tucker and her husband Brian, Sr. of Stoughton, Jeffrey James and his wife Jaclyn of Roslindale, and Brian Schmid of Roslindale. Devoted grandfather of Nicole, Ashley, Joseph, Brian Patrick, and Victoria. Also survived by 3 great grandchildren. Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Wednesday December 30, 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 December 29, from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery. USMC Veteran. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600