C.J. Harvey, one of 3 brothers who thrived in Colonie sports, dies at 31

Canaan Jacob Harvey was an athlete, and a good one, but anyone who knew him would say his finest attributes were his incredible sense of humor and generous nature.

C.J. Harvey, who competed in football, basketball and track and field at Colonie High School, died Monday morning of a heart attack at his home.

The youngest of three brothers, C.J. Harvey graduated from Colonie in 2002 and played college football at Norwich University.

During his time competing at Colonie, Harvey played three years of varsity football on the offensive and defensive lines, played freshman and JV basketball and competed in the shot put and discus on the track team.

J.J. Harvey (Class of 2000) and R.J. Harvey (Class of 2001) both played football, basketball and ran track for the Garnet Raiders.

J.J. Harvey played Division I basketball at Siena College for two years before finishing his career at Southern New Hampshire.

R.J. Harvey starred at running back at New Hampshire, helping Chip Kelly enjoy his first real success as a head coach.

Along with standouts such as Brian Larrabee and Marquis Rhodes, J.J. and R.J. Harvey helped Colonie win back-to-back Section II Class A boys' basketball titles in 1999 and 2000.

Jerome Harvey discovered Tuesday and Wednesday his youngest son made more of a profound impact on others than even he realized.