Francis X. Kern (Ret. Brooklyn Union Gas) of Lindenhurst, L.I. formerly of Maspeth, NY on July 13, 2010. Beloved husband of Patricia. Devoted father of Thomas, Sean and Patricia Mary. Cherished grandfather of Brianna and Brandon. Dear brother of Thomas and the late Dorothy Chapman. Proud veteran of the US Navy during WWII. Friends may visit at the Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 West Main St., Babylon Village, LI, Thursday 2-4:30 and 7-9:30 PM. Funeral Mass Friday, 10:45AM at St. Joseph’s Church, Babylon. Interment Calverton National Cemetery with Military Honors.