Gen 1 • 1775
The Founder
Sorrento, Italy
Gen 2 • 1862
Rafael Ajello
The Immigrant
Gen 3 • 1885
Antonino Ajello Sr.
The NYC Founder
Gen 4 • 1935
Virginia Ajello Reardon
The California Pioneer
Gen 5 • Present
Ginger della Santina
Current Owner
Matriarchs of Light
A Legacy Led by Women
While the early New York years were defined by the "Ajello Brothers," the expansion and survival of the company in the modern era is a testament to female leadership.
Virginia Ajello Reardon (4th Gen) bravely moved the business to California in 1935. Her daughter, Ginger della Santina (5th Gen), has not only preserved the family secrets but modernized the business to serve the entertainment industry, ensuring the flame burns on.
