August "Gus" Cuny

August “Gus” Cuny, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, August 21, 2020 at the age of 77. His family was blessed to be at his side as he passed. He was preceded in death by his parents, August Jacob and Myrtle Arnold Cuny. He is the beloved husband of 53 years of Elaine Guidry Cuny. He is the loving father of Dana Cuny Guffey, Allison Cuny, August “A.J.” Cuny, and April Cuny Pillow (Devin). He is the devoted grandfather of Britny Richoux, Ava Guffey, Jack Clark, Trevor Clark, little Gus Cuny, Dominic Pillow, and Emma Pillow. He is also survived by other family and friends. Gus retired from Gretna City Hall after over 42 years of faithful service. He was a volunteer firefighter for both Gould Fire Company and Davey Crockett Fire Department in Gretna; and served in the United States Marine Corp. We will remember him standing tall and always taking great care of his family. We love you Daddy. A loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, and friend, he will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Visitation on Saturday, August 29, 2020 beginning at 9:00 AM followed by a Memorial Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM at Mothe Funeral Home, 2100 Westbank Expressway, Harvey, LA. In lieu of flowers, the family welcomes donations to the Autism- Society.org .