RIP SirSaxa

[DanMcQ]

I’m saddened to report that longtime board member and Hoya alumnus Stephen D. Reed, known here as SirSaxa, died peacefully with his family August 19 2021 after a long battle with cancer. His contributions here over the years were always welcome and many of us were privileged to meet him in person at Cafe 31 and a variety of Hoyas games.

He will be sorely missed not only by his family but by his Hoya family here.

His obituary fills out what an impactful man he was.

www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/greenwich-ct/stephen-reed-10326841

Stephen’s communications skills were legendary, allowing him to build and sustain deep relationships with friends, business associates, and entertainers. He was a passionate sports fan whose New York roots led to his lifelong support of the Yankees and Jets, no matter where in the world he lived. Stephen also kept close tabs on his beloved Georgetown Hoyas basketball team, wryly commenting as Sir Saxa on the team’s message board.

Visiting hours will be held on Friday, September 10 from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Leo P. Gallagher & Son Funeral Home, 31 Arch Street, Greenwich, CT. A Mass of Christian Burial will occur at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 11 at St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, 84 Sherwood Avenue, Greenwich, CT.

As an expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Stephen to support scholarships at Georgetown University, 2115 Wisconsin Avenue, NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20007 or online at giving.georgetown.edu.

RIP SirSaxa

[njhoya78]

So sorry to learn of Stephen Reed/SirSaxa's passing. We have lost another link to the era of Hoya Basketball predating the glory days of the Big East.

May his memory be a blessing for his family and friends. Requiescat in pace, Mr. Reed.

[dchoya72]

Rest in Peace Hoya lover.

[RusskyHoya]

Вечная память

[SSHoya]

Sad news. RIP.

[HoyaRejuveNation85]

RIP to a great Hoya fan, who was an enthusiastic, knowledgeable and respectful board commentator. He will be missed.

[Healy]

Bless his memory and his family.
Hoya Saxa

[Deleted]

My condolences to his family. RIP.

[Elvado]

Godspeed SirSaxa.

[kghoya]

As a long time board member - SirSaxa is a name I recognize as old school. Rest in power my friend.

[Bigs"R"Us]

I had the pleasure of meeting him 20 years ago at a game watch in NYC. There were only four of us from the board, so we were able to sit together at a table and chat. He was so enthusiastic about the team and quite knowledgeable. Glad our paths were able to cross. RIP

[professorhoya]

RIP Sir Saxa. He's in a better place, in Hoya Heaven.

[HamptonHoya]

Thank you for sharing this news. Praying for his family. This puts everything into proper perspective. We are fans of a team. We take it very seriously at times, sometimes too much so. The obituary puts a life to a screen name. Sir Saxa, thank you for your many years of fandom and positive energy.

God Bless

[prhoya]

Sept 10, 2021 7:53:29 GMT -5 Bigs"R"Us said:

I had the pleasure of meeting him 20 years ago at a game watch in NYC. There were only four of us from the board, so we were able to sit together at a table and chat. He was so enthusiastic about the team and quite knowledgeable. Glad our paths were able to cross. RIP

Around that time, he invited me, a complete stranger but fellow board member, to his home for a gamewatch with his family. Unfortunately, I couldn’t make it for family reasons. Rest in peace, SirSaxa.

[hoyalove4ever]

Sad news. Rest in peace. SirSaxa always was an outstanding member of the board and I will miss his contributions.

[blueandgray]

Really sad news. We lost a good one.

[HometownHoya]

RIP SirSaxa, enjoy the games from above.

[sleepyjackson21]

RIP Sir Saxa. You were one of the good ones.

[EasyEd]

Prayers for the repose of his soul, and for his family.

[whipple]

shame. any idea what class he was? Age seems to line up with '73?

Correct. He received a A.B. degree from the College in 1973. --Admin