[FSPA] Scott Sidley

[Steve Ryback]

This one really hurts. One of the smartest guys I’ve ever known. While also
being one of the most sarcastically condescending guys I’ve ever known. His
love for pinball and hatred of stupidity shown equally bright from the
moment I met him. I thought he hated me for the longest time until I
realized he hates everyone equally..... but it’s not  really hatred  it’s
just Scott communicating in his own way. Never compromising and never
trying to be anyone other than himself. League, tournaments and competitive
pinbal for me won’t be the same for a long while. Scott, I hope somewhere
out there you are the new Grand Champion and fixing the machine after your
turn to make it play better for everyone else. Rest in power

Steve






On Sat, Sep 5, 2020 at 12:09 AM Joe Schober via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
wrote:

> I am heartbroken to say that Scott Sidley has passed away.  As most of you
> know, he's been battling cancer for a couple years.  Things were improving
> for awhile, until they weren't.
>
>
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> For me, Scott isn't just a guy at pinball... we've been friends for almost
> 35 years.  He was incredibly intelligent, creative, and generous with his
> time and talents.  I have so many great memories with him... creating
> projects, playing games, roller coaster madness, so much more.  Despite his
> gruff exterior sometimes, he could be very caring and supportive.
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> For our pinball community, Scott has been involved with the FSPA more than
> anyone since its beginning.  He has done everything from helping run
> several of our leagues, managing scorekeeping, fixing machines everywhere,
> and on and on.  He could always be counted on to help tune up games for
> parties and tournaments, and on the day of an event, he would often be the
> first person there, helping to set things up, and the last one to leave,
> cleaning everything.  And I don't think anyone will know how to put
> quarters into the games correctly without Scott around.
>
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> I love Scott dearly, and already miss him very, very much.
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> Please, y'all stay safe and healthy.
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> --Joe
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