[FSPA] Scott Sidley

[Sergio Johnson]

I've tried to write something worthy of what he meant to me but I'm just
completely failing. I'll miss the road trips, hanging out at shows and
tournaments, the help when picking up a new game, (with him inevitably
telling me that I "paid too much for it"), the all day sessions to get
games ready for a party, listening to music that we grew up with and the
after parties with just a few of us hanging out and playing our favorite
games. Most of all, I'll just miss my friend.....

Sergio

On Sat, Sep 5, 2020 at 8:10 PM Baconzzz via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org> wrote:

> I was at a home sanctioned tournament and bailed out early but stayed
> around to play the games not in the finals. I like my games up loud but
> these were so low and boring so I turned up BSD. He promptly told me to
> turn it back down bc he couldn’t concentrate haha. I mean that’s not
> pinball!! Its all good though....Scott was a cool dude and was a problem
> solver and doer. I’ll remember him as that....with a big ass beard!
> He’s safe now.
> Take care Mr. SS
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On Sep 5, 2020, at 6:44 PM, Kevin Myers via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org>
> wrote:
>
> 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.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> 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
>
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> 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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