[FSPA] Scott Sidley

[Kevin Myers]

This is heartbreaking news. As someone who loves working on pins, Scott was my go-to guy when I couldn’t figure out some issue with one of my pins. Had him over several times and he never failed to fix anything I threw at him. Learned a lot from him over the years. I really miss the MD/DC/VA pinball scene and Scott was a major part of what made that scene so special. Rest In Peace, friend. 

Kevin M.

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> On Sep 5, 2020, at 5:23 PM, Kathy Quinn via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org> wrote:
> 
> 
> Joe,
> Thank you for sharing this sad news. 
> 
> My most stand out Scott story is him telling me, while very pregnant, that I needed to exercise more and lose some weight and Dan having to save Scott from the hormone induce pregnancy rage. Those of you who know me, know my pretty calm demenor and Scott was one of the few, besides Dan, who got me mad. But to echo others, his love and desire for pinball could not be beat and hormones aside, he was always kind when over at our house or other pin all events. Shortly after our daughter was born,  we got a Ghostbusters and Dan had an unboxing party.   While holding Tilly in my arms, Scott congratulated me on the "new addition".  And I kid you not, he meant the GB. :-)
> 
> Fond memories and pinball won't be the same. I raise a cold Mexican coke to you!
> 
> Kathy and Dan
> 
> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android
> 
> 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.
> 
> 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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