Our Staff | Swicegood-Barker Funeral Services | Danville VA funeral home and cremation

AJ Daoud

President/Funeral Director

AJ started his career in law enforcement and working part-time at a funeral home. As a police officer AJ served as State President and National Vice President of non-profit police youth organization (PAL).

In 1986 he entered funeral service full time and became nationally known in the industry for writing articles and speaking to several organizations about his progressive ideas about funeral service. Having served various leadership roles in Pilot Mountain/Surry County including past chairman of United Way, past vice chairman for Habit for Humanity, past president of the Pilot Mountain Merchants Association. AJ currently serves as vice chairman for the town planning and zoning board.

AJ is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in North Carolina, Virginia, Florida & Texas. His expertise in funeral service has led him to become appointed to serve on several national committees in funeral service organizations. In his career he has guided and served thousands of families during their time of need.

Tom St. Angelo

Managing Funeral Director

Tom entered funeral service as a second career after years of managing media research teams for a Fortune 500 Company. It was during the COVID pandemic that he realized that he needed to give back to the community and funeral service found him. After interning with two separate funeral director's with combined experience of over 80 years, the opportunity to manage the historic Swicegood Funeral Home arose and Tom jumped on it in late 2024. As a self-proclaimed "history nerd", working in a funeral home from the 1930's was a perfect fit. Tom holds a bachelors degree in political science from Cleveland State University and Funeral Directing Diploma from Fayetteville Technical Community College.

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Christie St. Angelo

Office Manager

Christie has an extensive resume that incudes years as an executive assistant in both non-profits and the corporate art world. Her experience also includes working on the other side of the desk as a non-profit trustee and in her own business as a wedding coordinator. Christie serves as a deacon at her church and her compassion for people makes her a great asset to our families.

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Sam Faw

Office Assistant/Apprentice

Sam Faw is an Apprentice Funeral Director and recent graduate of Fayetteville Technical Community College’s Funeral Service program. Dedicated to serving families with care and compassion, Sam is gaining hands-on experience in all aspects of funeral service under the guidance of experienced professionals. With a strong foundation in funeral service education and a commitment to excellence, Sam is passionate about supporting families through meaningful services and honoring the lives of their loved ones.

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