Anthony Sauer

Father Sauer was a "Caesar", Whence comes such another"? So asked Anthony in Shakespeare´s Julius Caesar upon his death. There will never be another Father Sauer. I knew Father Sauer from my father, Paul, an alumnus of SI "24. Paul and Father Sauer were from the golden age of literary expression and appreciation. Father Sauer was known to go off in flowery flights of impassioned purple prose known as "An Hour with Sauer." If there is any reason for us to be alive it is to love one...

"Father Sauer spoiled us", is what my daughter said after attending an out of town funeral mass for her close friend & college classmate. She said that she wished Father Sauer could have said the mass on that day, as he was the best, and his words were so comforting& endearing.... Rest In Peace, Father Sauer.

I recall a memory from having been in Tony Sauer's class as a senior. It was 1989, and the film, Dead Poets' Society had just released and it was clear that Tony had seen it. And during a lesson on Hopkins, he stood on the table suddenly and began shouting lines from the poem. It woke me suddenly as I was busy scribbling notes and he certainly got my attention. Tony had a wry sense of humor but he was also the first to write a thoughtful note when someone needed thanking or congratulating....

Father Sauer epitomized the Jesuit order......always of service to men and women...kind, caring, compassionate , and understanding. I attended SI from 73-77 and was truly blessed to be educated/mentored by Tony, and for that matter, all my Jesuit instructors. When I was involved in a horrific car accident in 1976 Father Sauer would come by, after visiting hours, and give me strength and hope ( Father Pallas would show up Around 4am but he walked from 37th ave.). My daughters also developed a...

thanks for your guidance throughout the years, presiding at our wedding, and overall just being a good friend.

Fr. Sauer was indeed a great man. He will be a big loss to his Order and to all the students at SI and beyond. May he Rest In Peace.

I remember seeing Father Sauer at Saint Stephen's Church for 8:00 AM Mass on Sunday mornings back when I was much much younger. He was a nice man who visited everyone indoors for a special visit. I'll always remember him.

May Fr Sauer find the fullness of God´s reward reserved for His faithful servants. Fr Sauer´s priestly service is an exemplar for all! Rest In Peace good friend!