[FSPA] Scott Sidley

Sun Sep 6 18:01:02 EDT 2020

Everyone,

The news of Scott's passing greatly saddened me. I did not know of his previous struggles with cancer. This all came as a bit of a shock. I am thankful for all of your sharing your beautiful stories of Scott, and I am grateful that his legacy will live on. With that in mind, I'll share my own piece about Scott.

Scott was the first person who spoke to me when I arrived at my first FSPA event. I played in his group that evening. He really made me feel welcome, and really helped make sure I had a great time, that night. I always enjoyed talking to him at the FSPA table at PAPA events, after I left Baltimore. I have a lot of food sensitivities, and he was my "allergy buddy," at pinball events. He would bring a stock of hypoallergenic foods to all events, and he made sure to give me safe protein bars and other snacks. It was really sweet, and really helped get me through events.

In short, I'm really grateful for what Scott did for pinball, and for what he did for me as a part of the pinball community. I am so sad that he's gone, and so sorry for his friends and all who miss him.

Sincerely,
Rebecca Schleider
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Subject: Re: [FSPA] Scott Sidley

Scott was the very first person I ever encountered at John’s Place in 2011 when I discovered organized pinball.  I guested in his group that night since his opponents were all using pre-plays.  I thought I was really good and got a major wake up call, lol.  Scott was very kind and welcoming, gave me some pointers and encouraged me to come back and join the next season.  Of course, everything else is now ‘history’ and I’ve never looked back, pinball in the blood, and great friends from all over the world.

The thing I will always remember about Scott was his smile.  When you got him to laugh, or were talking about things he was an expert in and teaching others (like me) he was a joyous as anyone.  Sure, we had our heated moments, but even those are truly memorable and that we simply laughed about later and moved on.  I still laugh at the last FPO when our nerves were so frayed by the end of it.  But even then, I never asked him to take on any effort, he just did it, took charge and took a load off my shoulders.  He really did have my back and I’ll never forget.

And of course, Scott was my second in command for Pinholics Anoymous tournaments from day 1.  And again, I never had to even ask him, he just stepped up and contributed, jumped in to fix things and helped with check-ins, scorekeeping, etc.  At some point I just refused to take his entry money and just comped him for all his efforts, and even then he was uncomfortable, felt he had to pay up.  But I won that challenge and he became co-director : )  Scott will never be forgotten and truly missed.

Kevin

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Sent: Saturday, September 05, 2020 10:32 PM
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Subject: Re: [FSPA] Scott Sidley

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<mailto: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

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On Sep 5, 2020, at 6:44 PM, Kevin Myers via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org<mailto: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.

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On Sep 5, 2020, at 5:23 PM, Kathy Quinn via FSPA <fspa at fspazone.org<mailto: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

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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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