The coronavirus pandemic has taken a hefty bite out of sales of chocolate bunnies, eggs and other confectionery goodies synonymous with the gift-giving Easter season.Chocolate makers Jim Gallant, owner of Priscilla Candy Shop in Gardner; Stewart John Goodhile, owner of Stewart’s Chocolates in the Jefferson section of Holden; and John Eliso, CEO at Hebert Candies in Shrewsbury, all said their respective candy businesses have taken a massive hit because of COVID-19. […]