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Canaan Harvey Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 1, 2016.

Harvey, Canaan Jacob "C.J." TROY Canaan Jacob "C.J." Harvey was born in the city of Troy, on February 15, to parents, Jerome and Margie Lee Harvey. CJ was called from labor to reward on Monday, December 28, 2015, after a life measured not in a long duration but in memorable donations of love. He was an excellent friend, coach, mentor to many, and his spontaneous wit and joking ability brought joy and comfort to countless hearts that was touched by him. CJ's current profession included working for Fed-Ex (ramp agent) full-time and advance senior services part-time. Andhe was also a faithful fan of the 49ers football team. The family moved to Colonie, where CJ was educated in the North Colonie (Elementary) and South Colonie (Junior/Senior) school systems; subsequently attending Norwich University and Hudson Valley Community College for his advanced educational pursuits. Football, basketball and track played a major role during this phase of CJ's life. C.J. was blessed and baptized into the Bethel Baptist Church family under the pastorate of Rev. Dr. Allen A. Stanley where he has been a member all his life. He faithfully served in the junior deacon's ministry and the usher ministry; and on occasion participated in theatrical performances. He was also a member of Bethel's Sunday School. C.J.'s memory will be cherished by his parents, Jerome and M. Lee Harvey; his brothers, Jerome J.-II (Chantel) and Ronald J. (Whittney); his pledged fiancee, Janece Davenport; his nieces, Jazmyne Jules "J.J." and Olivia Joy "O.J."; his nephews, Toussaint Jackson "T.J." and Kalel Jackson "k.J."; his grandmother, Ruby Brown (Delaware); his uncles, Charles Harvey (Ohio), Elder Joseph Williams (Delaware) and Edwin Brown (New York); his aunties, Judy Witcher (Delaware), Annie Holt (Michigan), and Estella Williams-Knight (Delaware); his god children, Julianna and Isabella (Monticello); many cousins, other relatives and many dear friends. C.J. was predeceased by his grandmother Marguerite Harvey (Ohio); his brother, Jerome J.A. Harvey-I. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 2, 2016, at 10:30 a.m. from the Bethel Baptist Church, 2165 Fifth Ave., Troy, N.Y. The Rev. Doctor Eric Shaw pastor. Family and friends are invited to attend calling hours from 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at the church preceeding the funeral service. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the C.J. Harvey Scholarship Fund at Bethel Baptist Church, 2165 Fifth Ave., Troy, NY 12180. (Go Fund Me link forthcoming.)

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David Harmon

December 26, 2024

In remembrance of my nephew, may the family rest knowing that God has made the decision that CJ's service was needed in Heaven and his work on earth was complete. The family miss him dearly. Uncle David Harmon

herb crossman

January 7, 2016

Sorry to hear of this lost to your family, My prayers will be with you.

Mike &Kim (Coach) Murray

January 6, 2016

Mr& Mrs Harvey & (R.J.) We are so sorry for your loss,our prayers go out to you and your family.

David Shoudy

January 4, 2016

Mr. & Mrs. Harvey, RJ, JJ, & Family,
We are deeply saddened to hear of CJ's passing. I remember many good times playing basketball with CJ. His positive energy, humor, and warm smile was ever present and positively impacted those around him. We are very sorry for your loss and your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

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Mike Di Scipio

January 4, 2016

Jerome and family, know our thoughts and prayer are with you all.

Mike, Antony & the entire Di Scipio family

Annette Lecuyer (Thorpe)

January 4, 2016

To the Harvey family, I have great memories of the talent the Harvey boys had during the Colonie Raider High School Football program. C.J. will be remembered as a bright, outgoing and talented young man who made Colonie proud. May peace be with you all.

The Lecuyer Family

Carolyn (Wallace) Murray & Family

January 4, 2016

Deacon, Deaconess Harvey and Family,
Losing a child is so very hard; but with your strong faith in the Lord he will surround your family with his healing grace & mercy. "C.J." will forever remain a part of your hearts, spirits and soul. He is with the Lord above; he is smiling down on all of you. You shall be with him again in glory. RIP "C.J."

Lisa

January 4, 2016

To the Harvey Family, I had only known Canaan for a short time while he worked at Atlas Copco. His smile and good humor were truly a blessing to his coworkers. He will be deeply missed and I am so sorry for your loss.

Andrew "Jack" Wallace & Family

January 4, 2016

To The Harvey Family,
We are sending our sincere condolences to your family at this time of loss. May God surround your family with his healing grace & mercy.

Sister Carolyn (Wallace) Murray & Family

January 4, 2016

Dear Deacon & Deaconess Harvey & entire Harvey Family,
Our family is sending it's sincerest condolences at this time of bereavement. God knows your hearts & spirits are suffering at this time; with your strong faith in the Lord the healing will occur. Praise God for allowing your family to share so much love with "C.J." he was special to all who met him; he touched so many lives. Keep his memory alive within your hearts, spirits and soul these are the places he will dwell forever until you go home to glory where he has arrived in the loving, healing arms of the Lord. RIP "C.J."

Etta Benbow

January 3, 2016

To Jerome, Lee and family my prayers are with you all.
Love Etta

January 3, 2016

Jerome,
C.J. was such a bright light with a smile that lit up his face and made others smile along with him. That is what we will all remember.
As always, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time.
Cindy and Bill Callahan

Mike Healy

January 2, 2016

Dear Jerome and Family,

Joan and I were very shocked and saddened to learn of CJ's passing. He was a wonderful, young man--who came from a great family!

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Harvey family...CJ was a good one.

Paul Klippel

January 2, 2016

Margie and Jerome, I am so sorry for your loss. CJ will be in our prayers as will both of you. Please accept our sincere condolences. Paul Klippel and Shirley Laplante

Chele Teabout

January 2, 2016

Coach and family,
While we pray for you during your hour of need we also celebrate an amazing life lived and will live on in Glory.

Forever in our prayers,
Chele', John and Synclaire Teabout (Latham Ridge)

The DiPiazza Family

January 2, 2016

Coach Harvey & Family,
May God bless you all during this most difficult time. We know how important your faith is to you all and we know the comfort you will take from that. So many happy memories watching the boys grow into wonderful young men. Our hearts ache for your loss and will keep you all in our prayers.

January 2, 2016

Mr. & Mrs. Harvey, we are so very sorry for your loss. CJ's smile was infectious and he will always be in our hearts. Please know that our thoughts are prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
The Corbitts

January 2, 2016

Dear Chantal and family,

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your brother-in-law. I know what a tight-knit family you guys are. Take care. Marilyn

Steve Shephard

January 2, 2016

Coach,
I have no words for you and your family, only sorrow and sympathy. I hope your faith guides you through this difficult time no parent should have to face.

Bob Surprenant

January 2, 2016

Thoughts and prayers to the Harvey family during this difficult time.
Bob and Karen Surprenant

Anita Harmon

January 2, 2016

To Jerome and your wife and children, our sincere condolences goes out to all of you. Stay strong in your faith. May God bless you and your family during your time of sorrow.

Mary & Gary LaBoissiere

January 2, 2016

Marge and Jerome and Family: Our sincere sympathy for the passing of CJ. Our hearts go out to you. Please know that you are in our prayers.
Mary and Gary LaBoissiere

Michael Bishop

January 2, 2016

To The Harvey Family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. We, and the boys send our heart filled condolences. Mike and Darlene Bishop

David Harmon

January 2, 2016

The to Harvey family, I ask that you hold on to God's everlasting hand at this time. Let the healing begin and end when you and God decide the time is right. Your Loving Uncle David Harmon and the entire Harmon Family.

Quinones Family

January 2, 2016

Mr. And Mrs. Harvey,
We are so sorry for your loss. We pray that you and your family will be able to find comfort during this extremely difficult time from the God of all comfort. We wish you and your family all the best.

Louise (Cioppa) Mahan F.F

January 2, 2016

Coach Harvey and his family. Thinking of you.

Bryan Dailey

January 2, 2016

JJ, RJ, Jerome, Mrs. Harvey and all the members of the Harvey family-even though I never had the privilege of coaching or teaching g CJ, his smiling hello always greeted me in the hallways, courts, and playing fields. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

January 2, 2016

Our sincere and heartfelt condolences to you and your family for your loss.
-The Straut family.

Gone But Never Forgotten

Someone blessed To Have known C.J. Harvey

January 2, 2016

Mom's and Pop's Harvey, I love you both like you are my own parents, may GOD's arms embrace you during your hard time of grief. C.J. will be missed greatly but he will forever live on in our hearts and in our memories. The world is a little less bright without him.

Sue Breslin

January 1, 2016

Jerome, I was so sad to hear of your terrible loss. My prayers go out for you and your family. May your family, friends, faith and memories give you strength and bring you peace.
Sue Breslin

An Albany mom

January 1, 2016

Peace to your family.

Charlotte Grenier

January 1, 2016

I was so sad to learn about C.J. and will keep you in my prayers. C.J. was a great part of 2G many years ago...he always had such wonderful smile and a willingness to learn and help others. I am so sorry for your loss.

The Pagano Family

January 1, 2016

Our sincere condolences.

January 1, 2016

Our prayers for strength and peace during this time are with you. Troy and Frances Turner

January 1, 2016

To the Harvey Family,
So so sorry to hear about your loss, great family, you are all in our thoughts and prayers, cherish the great times, amazing young man.
Mr. And Mrs. DePass

Anne Marie Lemerise

January 1, 2016

Mr and Mrs Harvey and family, words cannot express how sadden our family is for your sudden loss of CJ. His wonderful smile would light up the room. Please know you are in our prayers and thoughts. Anne Marie and Robert Lemerise

Michael and Deb Lambert

January 1, 2016

Jerome and family you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Kim Jonas

January 1, 2016

My sincerest condolences to the Harvey family and Janece. I have fond memories of CJ as a student in my middle school class and was elated at the coupling of two former students who had brought so much pleasure to my teaching career. I am saddened at CJ's untimely passing. You all shall continually be in my thoughts and prayers. "Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cannot heal". Ms. Jonas(Guy)

Amy Stlouis

January 1, 2016

Mr & Mrs. Harvey & family,I'm so sorry for your loss I still can't believe it,he has been the most loyal,kindest friend anyone could ask for..I will always treasure are good times together he will forever be in my heart..I love you c.j s.i.p

Rexella William

January 1, 2016

To CJ's family - I was shocked when I saw the news in the paper. I remember CJ as a little kid at Blue Creek School in Latham. I was in his 3rd grade class. Even as a little kid I remember him being athletic and into sports! I was glad to read that he followed his passion and continued to pursue sports. I am very sorry about his passing and will keep all of you in my thoughts. Stay strong and celebrate his memories.

January 1, 2016

MR. AND MRS. HARVEY,MY FAMILY AND I LOVE YOU GUYS. ARE HEART GOES OUT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN THESE TIMES,REMEMBER THE FUN TIMES, HIS SMILE,YOU GUYS ARE A GREAT FAMILY AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU.
RODERICK AND LILLIAN MIDDLETON & FAMILY

January 1, 2016

Dear Jerome and Family, You are in our prayers and thoughts. We are so sorry for your loss. Eileen, Bryan and Duncan Satterlee

Melissa

January 1, 2016

So sorry for your loss. I know it's hard but thank God for the promise that you will see him again one day in heaven!

Camille Wing

January 1, 2016

My thoughts and prayers are with you, Coach Harvey and your family. I hope you find comfort in your faith and the family and friends that surround you.

MOTHER STRATTON JOHNSON

January 1, 2016

TO CJ'S PRECIOUS ENTIRE FAMILY:

MAY THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT BE YOUR COMFORT AT THIS TIME AND THROUGHOUT OUR LIFETIME IN JESUS' HOLY NAME.

John B. Killikelly

January 1, 2016

Dear Deacon and Deaconess Harvey, and Family,
You are ever in our thoughts and prayers, during this hour of bereavement. It is our prayer that the Holy Spirit of God will comfort and strengthen you and your family during your time of mourning.

Our Heart felt Love & Sympathy
Pastor & Sister Killikelly
& Your Bethany Baptist Church Family

Be comforted by the Word of God in Proverbs 3:5-6

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