FRANK JOSEPH MCKERNAN

McKERNAN, Frank Joseph May 17, 2022, age 87 of Needham, MA, formally of West Roxbury. Born in Jamaica Plain, in 1935, to parents Patrick and Mary, and his older (and much loved) brother Jack. He lived by the motto, "Never sweat the small stuff." Always an optimist but also pragmatic. He served in the National Guard, as well as a 40-year career as a guidance counselor in the Boston Public Schools. A 1956 graduate of Boston State. He leaves his wife of 56 years, Mary (Touhy) of Clare, Ireland; his daughter Mary of Milton; his son James of Jersey City, NJ; and nephews, Robert and John. He was a beloved father-in-law to John Foy of Sligo, Ireland and Elaine (Geraldino) McKernan of Alto Alegre dos Parecis, Brazil. Jack, his loving brother, is deceased. He was a proud Papa/Papi to grandchildren, Liam, Delia, and Frankie Mo. He also leaves behind the best stories, laughs, LOVE, and a knowledge of boxing second to none. He solved the world's problems in his weekly meet-ups with Jim and Jack Rowley. Frank loved his life, his patient wife, kids, and friends almost as much as he loved the back 9 at the George Wright. We ask that family and friends raise a glass in his honor wherever they may be and give any expressions of sympathy to The Italian Home https://www.italianhome.org/give/ Visiting Hours at the William J Gormley Funeral Home, 2055 Centre St., WEST ROXBURY, on Sunday, May 22 from 3-6pm. Funeral from the funeral home Monday, May 23 at 9am, followed by a Funeral Mass in Holy Name Church, West Roxbury, at 10am. Relatives and friends enthusiastically invited. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. "Time is valuable, treat it as such." – Frank McKernan 1952. For directions and guestbook: gormleyfuneral.com William J. Gormley Funeral Service 617-323-8600