Anne M Gorman

Anne (Motto) Gorman, lost her courageous over 30-year battle with cancer on October 2, 2023.
Anne was born in Bayshore, New York. She never lost her New York accent and was proud of her
Italian heritage. She was a Kettering resident for 15 years.
Anne was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Mary Motto, twin brother Bob Motto and
nephew Adam Motto. She is survived by her husband and best friend, Buzz (Thomas) Gorman,
son John David DeSantis, grandsons Ryan and Matthew and son Daniel DeSantis and their
father John DeSantis, her brother Nick (Mary) Motto, nephews Joseph and Brian, niece Nicole
and their families.
Anne’s gift was music. Early in her life she was in many large musicals on Long Island. She
always felt her way to give back was by being in the choir and cantoring in her church. Anne’s
devotion to the Blessed Virgin and her faith were her constant comfort. A favorite pastime for
her was watching Little League baseball. Plants, flowers and birds were her delight. She always
had a pet and was compassionate to all living things. Anne’s smile could light up a room. Her
warmth and caring will be so missed.
Services for Anne will be November 3, 2023 at 12:00pm at St. Albert the Great Church in
Kettering, Ohio. Visitation is at 11:00am in the church Gathering Space. In lieu of flowers,
contributions in Anne’s name can be made to SICSA of Dayton.