CONNOLLY, ROSE M. (LaPusata) of Norwood passed away on November 12, 2017 at the age of 98. Beloved wife of the late Thomas A. Connolly. Devoted mother of Arlene Joy Grinavic and her husband Anthony of Norwood, Laurene L. Hinkley and her husband Paul of Medfield and the late Thomas A. Connolly Jr. Mother in Law of Jane Connolly of Norfolk. Daughter of the late Alexander and Angelina (Patti) LaPusata. Sister of 10 Brothers and Sisters. Cherished grandmother of 9 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Rose was a member of the Norwood Italian Lodge and former member of the Norwood Catholic Women's Club. Funeral from the Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home 1248 Washington St. Norwood, Thursday Nov. 16, 2017 at 10am followed by a funeral mass at 11am in St. Catherine of Siena Church Norwood. Visiting hours will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 15, 2017 from 4-8pm. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery Norwood. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Compassionate Care ALS 752 W. Falmouth Highway Falmouth, MA 02540.