Victor Joseph Cieutat died peacefully on July 24, 2017 in Chevy Chase, Maryland, surrounded by his loved ones at the age of 84. Born and raised in New Orleans, he attended Holy Cross High School, Loyola and Tulane Universities, and, LSU Graduate School where he received his Ph. D. in psychology. Although he traveled the world much of his heart remained in New Orleans. Throughout his international career he worked in over 20 countries to improve educational standards and institutions primarily in West Africa and also in Central and South America and the Middle East. His interests and talents were far-ranging. He maintained his early love of literature and a fascination with grammar and linguistic theory. He could always be called upon for a recitation of “The Raven” or “Danny Deever.” Even on his death bed, “Gunga Din” brought him to tears. He co-authored Traditional Logic and the Venn Diagram. He was interested in probability and statistics and spent a summer practicing black-jack for an adventure in Las Vegas. He was an amateur magician and delighted his children and grandchildren with his impressive magic tricks. He also dabbled in computer-generated art back in the sixties. Never much of a sports fan, he did love fishing, even learning to snorkel and throw a cast net. An enthusiastic musician, he played guitar, ukulele, and piano. He also enjoyed singing and was in several choirs throughout his life. True to his roots, he loved good food, especially Southern food. His most memorable quality was by far his unsurpassed sense of humor. He was so full of wit and whimsical humor that even in his final days he was telling jokes every day and frequently had his entire family and the hospital staff all laughing raucously around his bed. He was a loving and loyal partner, friend, father, and grandfather. He was married to Linda Dukate Gorenflo for 15 years with whom he raised four children and made his first trip to Africa in 1966 where they lived in Lagos, Nigeria for two years. He is survived by his companion of 26 years, Patricia Rengel of Chevy Chase, Maryland, his sister, Janet Cieutat of Hammond, LA, four daughters: Lee-Ann Cieutat of Baton Rouge, Kate Penrose of Ocean Springs, Susan Cieutat of San Francisco, and Anne Williford of Nashville and her husband Shannon Williford, six grandchildren: Nathan Silva, Julian Penrose, Stephen Cieutat, Linden and Julia Williford, Eliza Cieutat, and two great grandchildren, Cooper and Jackson Silva. Although he had many interests, in true Southern fashion he loved nothing more than to “pass a good time” with friends and family. To know him was to adore him and he will be terribly missed by all of those who were fortunate enough to have him in their lives. His wit, charm, sense of humor, and zest for life will live on in our hearts forever. Although he lived in the D. C. area for the last 40 years, he always considered himself a New Orleanian, and his final resting place will be there in St. Vincent De Paul Cemetery. A celebration of his life will be held next summer on Saturday, July 7, 2018 in New Orleans.