Agustin "Gus" R. Guitart

He was the son of Dr. Agustin Guitart and Dr. Helena Toro Guitart and brother of

Dr. Jorge Guitart, William Guitart, and Vilma Guitart Robaina.

Born in Havana, Cuba with a passion for justice; he made his first court appearance at the age of 5, where he secured the conviction of the neighbor whose errant dog had bitten him on the leg.

The “Official Statistician of the Havana Football League,” graduated from the University of Havana with a law degree and an accounting degree. He practiced criminal law in Cuba and became a renowned public defender.

After emigrating with his family to New Orleans in 1966, he attended Loyola Law School,

and was able to help many with his generous advocacy. His knowledge of many languages, cultures, and philosophy informed his great legal mind.

He was the Director of Minority Small Business and also taught business law at Xavier University.

Agustin was an active member of the Cuban Club of Professionals and the Spanish Club.

After retiring he never stopped working, continuing to practice part time in Social Security representation and never lost a case.

His hobbies included reading, music, and dancing; and was often celebrated for his elegant tango. He enjoyed an extensive and diverse library of books and music.

“Gus” was also a bus aficionado, enjoyed their history, and model making in his youth.

Notable for his many aphorisms, “A restaurant is only as good as its bread,”

was attributed to him.

Most importantly, he cherished his family and Catholic faith, with special devotion to

La Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre. May she guide his way.

He will be sadly missed by many but especially by his three favorite daughters

Maria Elena Carrillo (Justo), Daisy DiMaggio (John), and Miriam Horta (Otto);

by his infallible grandchildren, Christina, Marlena , Daniel, Mimi, David, Michael, Johnny and Matthew, by his step-grandchildren, Christy, Maria and Katie, and by his step-great grandchildren.

In addition he will be missed by a host of nieces and nephews for whom he had great admiration and affection.

Like his favorite song, MY WAY, he did everything his way!

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Mass at St. Ann Church & Shrine, 3601 Transcontinental Dr. in Metairie, on Friday, August 28, 2020 at 10:30 AM. Visitation will begin at 9:30 AM at St. Ann Church. Interment will be held at Lake Lawn Park. In lieu of flowers please, send contributions to Microbiota Transplant Therapy for Adults with Autism, pitchfunder.asufoundation.org

To view and sign the family guestbook, visit lakelawnmetairie.com