The History of Valos
Valos House of Candy was established By Theodore āTedā Vasilopus in 1947. The name Valos was a play on Tedās last nameāVasilopus. He began his candy making journey in Chicago in the 1930ās working for his uncle's chocolate company for many years. Shortly after returning home after World War II, Ted set out to open his own company. His uncle assisted him by providing some essential "candy making equipmentā and Valos was born.
Ted and his wife Rose operated Valos House of Candy until Roseās death in 1984. Valos House of Candy was closed until 1986 when John Mandak purchased the business. Tedās knowledge and expertise were part of the deal.
Ted and John worked side by side for three years and all the āArt Formsā and secrets of the candy company were passed on. With the relocation of the retail store to the current location at 2009 Freeport Road, Arnold, Pennsylvania; Valos House of Candy officially became Valos Chocolates.