[FSPA] Scott Sidley

[Roland Joyal]

My Mother passed away last week, so this sad news comes on the tail of that.  I have known Scott from the start of FSPA, or at least close to it, as I believe it was maybe the second season at NOVA community college. I always called Scott my "nemesis" and it was a joke between us from that season. Despite the stats people telling me I was way ahead in the league that season (I was very competitive back then), nevertheless, I know pinball is, well, pinball, part skill, part luck, so I never am confident when it comes to this game, especially when everything rests on just a few games.  I believe Scott was in third place (maybe Paul M was second, idk, so long ago)  but then the finals came and BAMM! ...I had lots of quick major drains, and Scott took the 1st place title.  So picture Sheldon on the show Big Bang Theory screaming "Wheatooooooon!!!!!" (Sheldon's nemesis on the show was actor Wil Wheaton). That was my first and best memory of Scott, and I had joked with him about that for a loooong time.  My most recent interaction of him was when he came over a few years ago to borrow my bill validator updating tool. 
And a memory of his volunteering for pinball repairs was when I looked at a pinball to buy for my business, an old Eight Ball, and the people told me a guy named Scott installed the replacement motherboard for only the cost of the part   I KNEW it had to be our Scott.  While I have done my share of free work for pinball people, the difference in this is that these people who owned this game were complete strangers, so he basically donated his time for free!  Good job Scott, you are always the winner no matter what your score. 
-Roland
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-----Original Message-----From: Joe Schober via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
To: FSPA main discussion list <fspa at fspazone.org>
Cc: Joe Schober <afljoeys at aol.com>
Sent: Sat, Sep 5, 2020 12:08 am
Subject: [FSPA] Scott Sidley

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.

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.

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.

I love Scott dearly, and already miss him very, very much.

Please, y'all stay safe and healthy.

--Joe
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