Joan Saddik

Joan Tronco Saddik, 84, of Tampa, Florida, passed away on August 22, 2026, with her husband by her side. She was born June 7, 1942 in Columbia, South Carolina.

Joan attended St Peter’s School and Catholic High School in Columbia, where she was a member of the National Honor Society and May Queen 1960.

She went on to attend Ursuline College and the University of South Carolina, and later earned her Masters Degree at University of South Florida.

Joan built a career in city government in Tampa, where she served on the staff under 5 consecutive mayors, starting with Mayor Dick Greco. She also received the prestigious honor of “Woman of the Year” for the city of Tampa, in 2002.

She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Crystal Tronco, and her brother, Mike Tronco.

Joan is survived by her husband, Marc Saddik; her daughter, Dawn Marie Fair; her granddaughter, Heather Games; her granddaughters Isybella and Brooke Etherton; her brother Joe Tronco of Charlotte, NC, and her sister Angela Maria Tronco of Chapin, SC.

Joan will always be remembered for her unwavering love for her family, her immense dedication to her city, Tampa, Fl, her love for travel, and her fun loving personality, making everyone’s day a brighter one. She will be missed by so many.