Edward Kaider, 79, of New Hyde Park, N.Y. died April 26, 2015 at West Valley Hospital in Goodyear, AZ. He was owner of G. A. Richards & Company, an aerospace machining company, and was a 20 year veteran of the Army National Guard, retiring as Captain. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carol; a daughter, Susan Schmelzer; a son, Thomas; and a sister, Alice Johnson. He was a devoted grandpa to seven grandchildren, Ryan, Eric and Kyle Schmelzer and Danny, Brian, Austin and Skylar Kaider and a caring uncle to many nieces and nephews. A wake will be held on Monday, May 4 from 2-6 pm at Thompson Funeral Chapel in Goodyear, AZ. A funeral mass will be held on Tuesday, May 5 at 10 am at Saint John Vianney Parish in Goodyear, AZ. Interment will be at National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. The family suggests that donations in Edward Kaider's name be made to either the Wounded Warrior Project or Saint John Vianney Parish.