Photo courtesy of Foster-Warne Funeral Home - Collingswood
Collingswood, New Jersey
Oct 2, 1961 – Jan 8, 2024
Matthew C. Janda passed away suddenly on January 8, 2024. A longtime resident of Haddon Township, NJ, he was 62 years old.
Matt was the loving husband of 27 years to Janet Cook-Janda. Devoted father of Mackenzie and Jack Janda. Beloved son of John and the late Beverly Kay Janda. Dear brother of Michael (Joan) Fox, Jeffrey Fox, Lori (Michael) Kern, Janine (Jeff) Armstrong, Melissa (Michael) Canino and the late Christopher (Mary Ann) Janda. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Matt's viewing on Monday evening, January 15, 6 to 8 PM at the FOSTER-WARNE FUNERAL HOME, 820 Haddon Ave., Collingswood, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday, January 16, 11 AM at ST. TERESA OF CALCUTTA PARISH, HOLY SAVIOUR CHURCH, 50 Emerald Ave., Westmont, NJ. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill, NJ.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Matt's memory to the Camden Catholic Wrestling Team c/o Camden Catholic High School, 300 Cuthbert Blvd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08002. Please make sure to specify "Camden Catholic Wrestling or Camden Catholic Wrestling Team" on your check.
Read MoreI miss my little brother every day, every time I see Jack wrestle, every time the Eagles are shown, every time I see a hoagie shop! You will never be forgotten!
Michael Fox
January 05, 2025 | Glen Rock, PA | Brother
Janet and family,
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
As former neighbors, I’ll never forget when Matt noticing how energetic 3 yr old Will was (and how exhausted I was!) mentioned Collingswood’s excellent junior wrestling program. It definitely gave him a work out and helped shape his love of sports. Thank you for supporting him in wrestling.
As...
Marnie and Bill Johnson
January 21, 2024 | Collingswood | Friend
I had the pleasure of working with Matt through Kyber Digital. I did not know him very well but on one of the first calls I had with Matt while we were discussing business, he told me about his musical abilities and all the instruments he played. My mother was a musician and I told him how much she would have loved getting to know him because he was so talented. He shared about the ballad he wrote and sent me some audio recordings of the music - absolutely beautiful. He also shared about...
Julia Furiate
January 17, 2024 | Ashland, KY | Friend
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Michael Swain
January 15, 2024 | Audubon, NJ | Friend
Janet, Mackenzie and Jack, and the entire Janda familyour deepest and most heartfelt sympathy and condolences to you all! Matt was an incredible human being. He was a true artist in his own right. Matt was a dear friend who graced our lives with a peaceful spirit and a gentle spirit, with the deepest love of family. Matt was my dearest friend growing up, and he reminded me of the value of “Hope” when I had none! His lyrics and music was one of
His souls passions, yet his family...
Monica/Pat Holroyd
January 12, 2024 | Cherry Hill, NJ | Family
Our deepest condolences to Janet, Mackenzie, Jack, and the Janda Family. You are in our thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace.
Nick & Beth Sojda
January 12, 2024 | Brunswick, OH | Family
I haven’t seen Matt in many years and I am very sorry to see this obit. My condolences to the family.
Jeff McCartney
January 11, 2024 | Myrtle Beach, SC | Friend
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
kim Robinson
January 11, 2024 | Hammonton, NJ
Janet
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband
Prayers for you and your family during this difficult time
Kelley and Mike Vazquez
Kelley Vazquez
January 11, 2024 | Medina, OH | Friend
