Matthew C. Greenwood, age 29, of Merchantville, passed away on Aug. 7. He was born in Elkins Park, Pa. Matthew was a graduate of Pennsuaken High School Class of 2009. After high school, he enlisted in the Army and spent his 18th birthday at boot camp. While in the Army, he did training in Germany and also served in Afghanistan as well as found his passion for cooking. After being discharged, he continued to work as a chef at Cates Italian Garden in Lake George, NY and recently Pizzeria Stella in Philadelphia, Pa. Matthew also enjoyed gardening and had quite the green thumb. He will be deeply missed.
Matthew is predeceased by his sister, Rebecca Greenwood. He is survived by his parents, Doug and Doris Greenwood; siblings, Doug Greenwood (Patsy) and Brianna Taylor (Will); grandmother, Barbara Greenwood; nieces and nephews, Joshua, Brenna and Riley; and many more loving family and friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his visitation on Saturday, Aug. 15, from 10 a.m. to noon at Inglesby and Sons Funeral Home, 2426 Cove Rd., Pennsuaken. A funeral service will begin at noon at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Faith Life Church by visiting 6009 Business Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34240.
During the current phase of reopening during the New Jersey State of Emergency, the funeral home has a maximum capacity of 50 people at any time.