Yes he can.
Jesus said, “love others as you love yourself”
There is, within that command, an implicit command to rightly love oneself as loved child of God.
If you request that the priest say a Mass for any person, even if himself, he is obliged to do so.
It is a kind thought and may be encouraging to him.
DISCLAIMER: Catholic Answers has turned over the archive to Catholic-Questions.org and no longer owns, manages, or moderates the forums. For additional apologetics resources please visit www.catholic.com.