Anthony A. Sauve

Anthony A. Sauve, of Stamford, Connecticut, died unexpectedly, on September 29 at the age of 58. He was predeceased by his father, James A. Sauve. He is survived by his wife, Julia Sauve, mother Virginia Mouneu, sister Manuela Sauve of San Jose Ca., brother Raymond Sauve and wife Jimmi of Ringgold Ga., sister Nanette Fernandez and husband Tony of Bella Vista, AR and brother Charles Sauve and wife Veronica of Sunnyvale, Ca. and 14 nieces and nephews. He was born on July 25 1964 in Torrance Ca. and raised in Thousand Oaks, Ca. where he attended Thousand Oaks High School. He completed his undergraduate work at the University of California, Berkeley obtaining his degree in organic chemistry while graduating with honors. Anthony completed his studies at Princeton University where he received his PhD in organic chemistry and completed his Post-Doctoral work at the Albert Einstein Medical College. Anthony went on to Weill Cornell Medical College in 2004 where he started his career as an Assistant Professor, and later became a tenured Associate Professor of Pharmacology. Anthony was a cherished member of the Pharmacology faculty. With great passion, he worked tirelessly in scientific medical research, solving mechanisms of several important enzymes. He was a prolific inventor with multiple patented discoveries, and he greatly enjoyed teaching the next generation of scientists and technicians. Anthony was a brilliant chemist and pharmacologist whose research in the area of enzymes that use nicotinamide to regulate the processes of DNA repair, gene silencing and longevity was innovative and important for human health. The product TRU NIAGEN and others developed based on his inventions have been used worldwide benefiting human metabolism and overall health. Anthony had a zest for life, never compromising the moments he was given. He loved reading, fishing and traveling, especially in the desert under the hot summer sun. Growing up, he loved sports. He played football while in high school and showed the same determination in sports that he did in his academic and professional career. Recently, Anthony and Julia moved to their dream home in Stamford. The quiet tranquility contrasted with the hustle and bustle of the city. In the brief time they had together there, he enjoyed swimming and playing basketball in the pool. He enjoyed grilling on the patio, and sitting and talking at the fire pit while playing his favorite music. He also enjoyed riding his brand-new tractor taking care of the beautiful lawns with various flowers blooming seasonally. His favorite picture is hanging on the wall in his home office. The picture which he named “Sailing to Connecticut” helped to provide inspiration and purpose. Today, he will be laid to rest where his ship’s course was set. Family will receive relatives and friends at Bosak Funeral Home 453 Shippan Ave, in Stamford, CT on Saturday, October 15, 2022 from 12pm-2pm followed by a prayer service at 2pm to honor his life. If you wish to make an online remembrance for the family online, you may sign the family guestbook at www.bosakfuneralhome.com or www.facebook.com/bosakfuneralhome.

Anthony A. Sauve

July 25, 1964 - September 29, 2022