Age 95 of Greenacres, FL passed away October 8, 2019. Rose was born April 14, 1924 in Bayonne, NJ to Salvatore and Mary La Rocca. Rose is survived by her loving children: John Polakowski (wife, Tove), Ronald Polakowski (wife, Diane) and Judy Maccarone (husband, Joseph); grandchildren, John K. Polakowski, Kirsten Cardenas, Ronald J. Polakowski, Brian C. Polakowski, Joseph J. Maccarone and Lauren M. Maccarone; 10 great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Bertha Bergrowicz. She was preceded in death by her husband, John C. Polakowski; companion, Dan Milligan; brother, Thomas La Rocca; sister-in-law, Camille La Rocca. A Funeral Mass will held Monday, December 23rd at 10:00am at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 6090 Hypoluxo Road, Lake Worth, FL 33463. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105 (800) 805-5856.