Alice M. Gorman, the youngest of nine siblings, was born on January 5, 1925, in Waterville, NY. As a child Alice was raised in Waterville, Earlville and Camden, NY. She graduated from Camden High School and received a degree from the Central City Business Institute(CCBI).
Following her graduation from CCBI, Alice relocated to Los Angeles, California, where she was employed as a personnel director of Universal Studios. She married Donald U. Dotts, who died in 1951. An accomplished pianist, Alice performed in various concerts and churches throughout the LA-area. In 1963, she moved to Chicago, Illinois, where she married Dr. Walter J. Kirstuk and assisted him in his medical practice until his death in 1988. In 1989, she moved to New York City and managed the law practice of Owen T. Gorman, whom she married in 1997. Mr. Gorman died in 1999. At that time Alice took over the financial management of their extensive investments and was successful in increasing their financial wealth.
Alice loved classical music, opera, and playing her grand piano. She was active in the Lithuanian Society and was involved with the Franciscan Sisters at Mount St. Francis Convent in Peekskill, NY. Alice was an avid supporter of her church and attended Mass every Sunday. She enjoyed cooking and took pleasure in preparing traditional Lithuanian meals. One special attribute of Alice’s was her engaging personality. Everyone who met her was left with memories of her warmth and friendliness.
Alice died in 2002 of breast cancer.