Doug Sica

1967 graduation picture

My thoughts to all who Doug has touched. I met him in 1981 at the Backyard – he poured a rum & coke and the rest became history. He was a friend with a heart of gold and a brilliant sense of humor. Always concerned with others and always listening with pure intent. Someone who’s spirit was carried on to each and every person that he came in contact with. With all of my heart, I will dearly miss you, Doug. I cannot imagine St. John without you and the rest of the gang but the memories will stay with me forever. Thank you for your life and thank you for touching mine. My heart goes out to MP, Brian & Rachel (who were just tots when I lived there) and to Christopher who I’ve only known as a newborn. You are in my prayers. - Pat Feinberg aka Verypat.

I keep getting those memories of the nights I pass out on the couch in the Back Yard and Dougie would close up, put a sheet over me, lock the gate and go home... Then there were the nights that we all had way to much, of what ever, then demand another drink, Dougie would fill the cup with coke, wave the Cruzan bottle over it, and I was to drunk to notice but still good to go and Dougie was my ANGEL. then those long walks back to the Bob Davis Rehab Center@ the Loppie Estate... Gona miss him... Peace and Love...Chuckles

While Doug didn't always remember our names, he always recognized us and came up and talked to us, asking about New York City and spending a good amount of time talking to us about whatever came up. Consistent with the comments about Doug on the website, we all really enjoyed and respected Doug as a very kind and interesting guy who seemed to genuinely like people and to live life like he wanted (having the courage to do so, which most people don't, us included). I am not generally considered a "touchy/feely sensitive guy", but while I can't claim a close personal relationship to Doug, I truly feel a sense of loss about his passing. I suppose I use St. John and Skinnys as my escape for true peace and mental health, annually in person but more often in my mind, and I need to think it will always be there. St John and Skinnys are very luck to have been touched by Doug, as am I and my family & friends to a lesser degree. All of us would be served by trying to perpetuate Doug's great spirit. If we will miss him (we will), I can't imagine the sense of loss for his family and close friends. Our thoughts go out to each one of you. - Paul, Leti, Mari & Libby Manuel Mark, Denise & Lexi Ellis.

Always wondered where my first stop would be when I returned to St. John. That's easy. And I new I would get a big bear hug when I got there, regardless of how long it had been.I'll still get that hug, just will have to wait a while. Love to you Mary Pat and family. Still remember little Brian crawling under the floor boards of the Backyard collecting money that dropped thru the cracks the morning after a busy night, - Blowfish

We were so very sad to hear about Doug's passing. Doug and Mary Pat were two of the first people we met when we first visited St. John in 1982 -- Mary Pat at Connections and Doug in the Backyard Bar. After we bought our house in 1987 and begin coming to the island regularly, we always spent time with them on every trip and laughed at all of Doug's stories. Doug and Mary Pat stayed in our house during Hugo because we weren't on island and they were a great help in helping us clean up the post-hurricane mess. When Skinny Legs opened, it was not a complete trip to St. John without a visit to Doug at the bar. Our prayers and thoughts are with Mary Pat and the kids. - John Hall and Rebecca Derrington

I just heard about Doug's passing this evening. My heart is broken for you. My thoughts and prayers are with you and Christopher, Rachel and Brian.

The world will always be a better place because of Doug.....he will be missed by all of us. - Dawn Bosh

had some of the best times of my life at skinny 's! there is no place on earth like it and dougie, my "puddin ' honey! i love him, as we ALL do...there will never be another one like him. we will definitely miss him and wish him well! love to all ~ rest in peace dear doug. - Tonya

Dear Mo,Mean Jean, Charley and All that makes Skinny's "The Greatest Place On Earth" Our Deepest thoughts of Love and Condolences to you All. But to the Man that gave Me my St. John "Alias", I will forever treasure our Friendship, our love for Good Times "Slingin'" drinks but most of all, how you always made me feel like your Little Brother!!! Oy To You Dougie, Rest until We get there, - Cheeso

I live in some sort of weird time warp and it seems like yesterday we were all at the Backyard.

A friend of mine had not been to St John in like two years, he came into the Backyard, Doug was squatting down with his back to the bar. he asked Doug for a Johnny Walker Black and with out looking at him Doug says, "Bunce how many times to I have to tell you we don't have black". It was like he'd seen him the day before not two years before.

Please give my condolences to Mary Pat and all. He will be missed by many. - Love Larry Fitzpatrick

My dad, John Karp lived on St. John for more than 25 years. My husband Phil and I have been coming to Coral Bay since that time and we got to know Doug and Moe through the years. Doug was an amazing guy. We talked about his son at the University of Richmond every time we were down. He was so proud of him. We will miss Doug. He was so much a part of our time in Coral Bay. I wish his wife, Mary Pat, and his children well. I feel especially close to his youngest son although I have never met him. I would like him to know how proud his dad was of him and what a remarkable young man he must be. May God Bless them all. - Susan Karp Boggia

It is with great sadness that We send our condolences to all .I remember when Doug arrived on St.John with his big smile. - Arnie Lichtenstein & Joeann Humbert

he was like a dad to me hugs to you all especially to MPat, Christopher, Brian and Rachel - Tracy

We are shocked and saddened by the passing of our friend Doug. We've been camping at Cinnamon every Jan and Feb for about 10 yrs. now and with our many stops(and Super Bowl parties)at Skinny Legs, Doug always remembered us and made us feel a part of "the scene". We will miss him so much. Our love to his family, Mo & the gang at the bar. You're all in our thoughts. - Karen and Ron

so long to the co-founder of the " 5am liquid breakfast club " a really great dad and really amongst my closest friends ever.. .. even though we have been out of touch for a while....please give mary pat a huge hug for me ...Brandy

We are so sorry to hear about the loss of our friend Doug.All of our love and thoughts are with Mary Pat,Brian,Rachel,Chris and his gigantic family of friends who knew and loved him as much as we did.We miss you. - Dave and Angi

Checked the webite Thursday and found the message about Doug. Judy and I make Skinny's our regular stop after a day at the beach and Doug always stopped to chat and make us laugh. Will never forget our golf outings and the laughs we shared...... Kurt and Judy

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