Jerry Cesak, longtime ‘Jeff & Jer’ radio show co-host, remembered for his heart, generosity

Jerry Cesak, who was a fixture on San Diego radio for 27 years as co-host of the “Jeff & Jer Showgram” morning show, passed away on Sunday at the age of 74.

The longtime San Diego resident retired from broadcasting in 2015, and in 2016, the radio show he co-hosted for 33 years with on-air partner and close friend Jeff Detrow was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame.

After retiring, Cesak — a vegetarian for 53 years and a practicing Buddhist — devoted much of his time to his lifelong passion for raising money and awareness for animal welfare causes. His wife of 34 years, Pam Cesak, said he died in her arms and left in her care their beloved dogs Winston and Gigi and cats Savanah and Isabella.

“Long before he ever met Jeff (Detrow), he was using his mike and platform for animals,” she said on Thursday. “His voice had a lot of power and he was really genuinely passionate about his advocacy for animals.”

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