Jesus Perez Hersey, aka "Chico Perez", 44, loving spouse, son, brother, and uncle, of Muhlenberg Twp., passed away Tuesday July 23rd in Reading Hospital of natural causes.
He is survived by his spouse Richard Hersey. Jesus and Richard were together for fifteen years.
Born in Brooklyn, NY, he is the son of Carmen Laura Santos of Reading and the late Jesus Perez.
He managed hotel restaurants in the Fort Lauderdale, FL area for many years.
He loved his German Shepherd, Brady.
He was a community activist.
Additional survivors include his siblings, Elizabeth, Adalberto, and Joseph Perez all of Reading.
There are several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society, 1801 N. 11th St., Reading, PA 19604. The Milkins Giles Funeral Home, Inc., Temple are entrusted with the funeral arrangements.