LESLIE J. CARSON, JR., 72, AUGUST 22, 2008- of Philadelphia, PA., due to complications of the bone marrow disease myelofibrosis. Loving husband of Simone (nee Prendergast), devoted father of Simone Watson (Kenny), Kathleen , Christopher, Mark, Theresa Shafer (Douglas), Michele Howe (Christopher) and Jacqueline Carson-Aponte (Leo). Beloved grandfather of Max, Nick, Colin, Alexander, Simone, Anna, Kane, Josephine and Leslie. Also survived by his brother Michael (Janice). Funeral Mass Thursday August 28, 11 AM at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 63rd St. & Lancaster Ave., Philadelphia. Interment St. Denis Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to his viewing Wednesday from 7 to 9 PM at McConaghy Funeral Home, 328 W. Lancaster Ave., Ardmore, PA. or Thursday from 10 to 11 AM at the Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the MPD Foundation, 233 South Wacker Dr., Suite 375, Chicago, IL 60606 (www.mpdfoundation.org) or to Our Lady of Lourdes Church, 6315 Lancaster Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19151.