Aiello's Fruit Baskets

Aiello's Fruit Baskets Our History The year was 1937. Antonio Aiello opened a small fruit and vegetable market in Paterson, New Jersey. The business has been there ever since!

His goal was to sell quality products so that his customers were given the freshest possible produce at all times. Shortly after he opened, Antonio relocated his market to Haledon Avenue in nearby Prospect Park. As the years went by, the business became known for having the best quality fruits and vegetables. In 1960, Antonio passed the business on to his son, Frank. Times were changing and the ch

ain stores began selling produce at a fast rate. In order to to compete, Frank and his wife, Phyllis made the decision to branch out and they began selling fruit and gourmet baskets. It was a very successful venture, and soon they acquired a superior reputation in the North Jersey area, especially in Bergen County and Passaic County. In the 1970's Frank's son Bobby began making the early morning trip with Frank to the markets in Paterson and New York. Every day after school Bobby worked with his father and learned the business. After college he decided to join his father fulltime, since by this time, Aiello's had grown to become a very successful enterprise. In the early 80's, Frank and Bobby decided to focus their business only on fruit and gourmet baskets using the same first quality products and ingredients from all over the world. Since Frank's death in 2007, Bobby has expanded into offering exceptional fruit and vegetable carvings, fresh fruit party platters, and fresh fruit centerpiece arrangements. He operates the business at the same Prospect Park location, providing quality baskets - many individualized to the customers preferences - and continues in the tradition of his father and grandfather to insure customer satisfaction in every possible way. Aiello's is a family Owned and Operated business - in the third generation of family ownership

Always happy to help when with a Get Well Arrangement to Brighten Someone’s Day… 💕🌸💕
03/12/2026

Always happy to help when with a Get Well Arrangement to Brighten Someone’s Day…
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Here is a picture of another floral piece we also recentky designed.
02/20/2026

Here is a picture of another floral piece we also recentky designed.

Even though the store is no longer open, we still may be able to assist you. Recently we prepared these Sympathy pieces ...
02/20/2026

Even though the store is no longer open, we still may be able to assist you. Recently we prepared these Sympathy pieces for a friend who lost a close relative. Please feel free to private message us if you need help or assistance.

Looking for Something Special for that Special Someone for Valentine’s Day… ❤️ ❤️❤️ We’ve got you covered! Surprise t...
02/06/2026

Looking for Something Special for that Special Someone for Valentine’s Day… ❤️ ❤️❤️
We’ve got you covered! Surprise them with Delicious Chocolate Covered Strawberries and Gorgeous Long Stem Roses! They are going to Love them! ❤️❤️❤️. Please order early. Post below or private message us for assistance. Thank you!

We just wanted to share some of Bobbies most recent work he did for a Wedding…. His carvings are and fruit arrangemrbts ...
02/03/2026

We just wanted to share some of Bobbies most recent work he did for a Wedding…. His carvings are and fruit arrangemrbts are always so amazing!

If you need Holiday Gourmet Gift or Fruit Baskets please post below or message us and we will get back to you. Merry Chr...
12/05/2025

If you need Holiday Gourmet Gift or Fruit Baskets please post below or message us and we will get back to you. Merry Christmas!!! 🌲🎅🏻🌲

12/03/2025

Whether you are Hosting a Holiday Party or visiting Family and Friends, this festive and delicious Christmas Chocolate Covered Treat Platter is sure to please! 4 Dozen mixed treats for only $99.95. Other sizes and varieties also available. PM us or leave a comment believe and we will get back to you. Thank you! 🌲🎅🏻🌲

I recently made this Watermelon Fruit Basket for a Birthday Celebration. A Fun and Delicious Party Dessert! This can b...
08/19/2025

I recently made this Watermelon Fruit Basket for a Birthday Celebration. A Fun and Delicious Party Dessert! This can be customized for any occasion. Please reach out to me if you would like this or any of my other Fruit Arrangements.

Hi Everyone! I just finished these platters for the Fourth of July… There is still time if you need something for July ...
07/03/2025

Hi Everyone! I just finished these platters for the Fourth of July… There is still time if you need something for July 4th or the Holiday weekend. Please let me know if there is anything I can help you out with. Enjoy the Holiday! 🎉🇺🇸🎉

A Big Shout Out and Special Thanks to Rachel Whyte. She made this Beautiful Painting of Aiello’s Fruit Baskets as a Sp...
06/09/2025

A Big Shout Out and Special Thanks to Rachel Whyte. She made this Beautiful Painting of Aiello’s Fruit Baskets as a Special Tribute. It is Truly Amazing and Greatly Appreciated! ❤️

Hi All! I hope everyone is well! I’ve been very busy since closing my shop. I just did this for a friend of mine. If...
05/05/2025

Hi All! I hope everyone is well! I’ve been very busy since closing my shop. I just did this for a friend of mine. If anybody needs a special floral arrangement, fruit platter, or fruit carving, please message me with your name and number and I will try to help you.

02/18/2025

Hello to all,

It is with a heavy heart that I announce the closing of Aiello's Fruit Baskets. After 88 years of operation, I have made the difficult decision to close our doors. The change in demographics, a shrinking customer base, generational dependence on internet/cell phones and increasing costs of produce all contributed to this decision.
First, I would like to extend appreciation to the town of Prospect Park which has been home to Aiello's since its inception in September of 1937. The success my father and I had here was due to many factors. We both had the help of family members throughout the years and for me, my Aunts and Uncles were there to assist me at a moment’s notice. All of my cousins worked here at one time in some capacity. A special thanks to cousins Sam and Gina Guido both of whom went above and beyond to help me succeed. Many close friends, that I consider family, also played a big part in my running of Aiello's...Brian, Dave Whyte, Marc, Joey Z. and Sal. I cannot thank all of them enough.
Many employees have passed through Aiello's Fruit Baskets without which we would never have been able to operate. Natasha and Christine being here at present, and I cannot leave without mentioning others that were such an integral part of the company. In the 70's and 80's with Jim VanGurp, Nick Moretta, Janet, Beth Ann, Ruth and Lori VanderKlay, and there's Jim Blundo who taught me the most and to whom I owe everything that is good in me. Later on brought RoseAnn and my Aunt Gail. My father was very lucky to have such dedicated workers. There for me was Rachel & Katie and Dianne and Grant Pellegrino, the best!
Final recognition goes to the one whose name is synonymous with Aiello's...Bob VanGurp. Bob started here in the mid 60's and has been a loyal dedicated worker ever since. He worked for my father and has been at my side since I took over. I would not have been able to continue without his experience, knowledge and loyalty. I could not have done it without him. Running and working Aiello's has been a way of life for me, one that I find very difficult to relinquish.
We had a good run, and I will cherish the lifetime of memories forever. So, as the sun sets on Aiello's Fruit Baskets for the last time, the final and most difficult farewell is to my loyal customers who I will also call friends. It’s been an honor to serve you all over the decades and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

All the best...
Bobby Aiello
Aiello's Fruit Baskets

Feb. 2025

Address

218 Haledon Avenue
Prospect Park, NJ
07508

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

Telephone

(973) 956-7070

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