Whalen, Lawrence J. Jr. "Larry" of Norwood, formerly of Jamaica Plain, December 19, 2010. Beloved husband of the late Barbara M. (Lang). Loving father of Susan MacKenzie and her husband Gary of West Barnstable, Richard L. and his wife Joan of Norwood, Carol A. of Norwood, and Stephen L. of Norwood. Devoted Papa of Stephanie MacKenzie, Andrea Fullam, Bridget and Mark Whalen. Loving great grandfather of Connor and Benjamin Fullam. Loving brother of Robert Whalen of Laguna Woods, CA, Thomas F. Whalen of Duxbury, and the late Ruth Milligan and Paul Whalen. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Funeral from the Robert J. Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home, 1803 Centre St. WEST ROXBURY on Wednesday December 22, at 10:00 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Denis Church Westwood at 11:00 AM. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Visiting hours Tuesday in the funeral home from 4:00 to 8:00 PM. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. Late WW II Army Veteran. Member of the International Brotherhood of Painters and Allied Trades, District Council 35. Member VFW Post 722, Jamaica Plain. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to The New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans. 17 Court St. Boston, MA 02108. www.lawlerfuneralhome.com Lawler & Crosby Funeral Home 617-323-5600