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Mr. Dennis "Gabi" Barriera Madera

January 21, 1984 — August 12, 2025

Waterbury

WATERBURY- Es con profunda tristeza y corazones rotos que la familia de Dennis G. Barriera Madera,
conocido cariñosamente como "Gabi", de 41 años, de Waterbury, comparte la noticia de su inesperadofallecimiento, resultado de un trágico accidente de motocicleta, el martes 12 de agosto de 2025. 

Era elprometido de Amneris Medina.Gabi nació en Yauco, Puerto Rico, el 21 de enero de 1984, hijo de José Luis Barriera y Lydia Madera dePuerto Rico. Se crió en Puerto Rico y se mudó a Waterbury, CT en 2005. Era un mecánico dedicado enBlasius Auto en Middletown, donde su pasión por el mantenimiento y la reparación de automóviles erareconocida. Su arduo trabajo y dedicación a su carrera le valieron el respeto y la admiración de suscolegas y clientes. Se enorgullecía de su trabajo y encontraba alegría en cada desafío que se lepresentaba. Un aventurero de corazón, amaba el aire libre y pasaba incontables horas explorando. Gabitenía un gran corazón, siempre dispuesto a echar una mano y mostrar amabilidad a quienes lo rodeaban.Descrito por amigos, familiares y su prometida, como un verdadero caballero, su calidez y compasióndejaron una impresión duradera en todos los que conoció. Esperaba ansiosamente el próximo capítulo desu vida: su próxima boda estaba programada para el próximo julio con su amada prometida, AmnerisMedina. Su amor por la familia fue una piedra angular de su vida y apreciaba cada momento que pasabacon ellos.

Además de su prometida Amneris y sus padres, José y Lydia, quedan para honrar y apreciar susrecuerdos sus hermanos; Joey Barriera Madera de Puerto Rico, Luis Barriera Madera de Florida,Alexander Barriera Madera de Waterbury y Deisha Barriera Madera de Waterbury y los hijos de susparejas; Sofía, Zoe y Sebastián. También deja atrás a muchas sobrinas, sobrinos, primos y otrosfamiliares y amigos.

El espíritu de Gabi vivirá en los corazones de sus seres queridos, que su memoria sea una bendición yuna fuente de inspiración para todos los que lo conocieron. Descansa en paz, querida Gabi; Teextrañaremos, pero nunca te olvidaremos.

Se llevará a cabo una reunión conmemorativa para Gabi el miércoles 20 de agosto de 2025 a las 5:00p.m. en Casey's Eastside Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 1987 East Main Street,Waterbury, CT 06705. El entierro se llevará a cabo en privado a conveniencia de la familia. Se invita afamiliares y amigos a presentar sus respetos y visitar a la familia Barriera Madera el miércoles por lanoche de 5:00 p.m. a 7:00 p.m., en la funeraria. La bondad amorosa siempre es bienvenida, y solo tomaun momento ofrecer un mensaje de condolencia, palabras de consuelo o compartir un recuerdo con lafamilia y amigos de alguien importante para usted en el sitio web de la funeraria. Para enviar flores o unregalo conmemorativo a la familia, visite el sitio web del funeral en www.caseyfunerals.com.



WATERBURY- It is with profound sadness and broken hearts that the family of Dennis G. Barriera Madera, affectionately known as “Gabi”, age 41, of Waterbury, share the news of his unexpected passing, the result of a tragic motorcycle accident, on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. He was the fiancé of Amneris Medina.

Gabi was born in Yauco, Puerto Rico, on January 21, 1984, the son of Jose Luis Barriera and Lydia Madera from Puerto Rico. He was raised in Puerto Rico and moved to Waterbury, CT in 2005. He was a dedicated mechanic at Blasius Auto in Middletown, where his passion for maintaining and repairing autos was renown. His hard work and dedication to his career earned him the respect and admiration  colleagues and customers. He took great pride in his work and found joy in every challenge that came his way. An adventurer at heart, he loved the great outdoors and spent countless hours exploring.Gabi had a big heart, always willing to lend a helping hand and showing kindness to those around him.Described by friends, family and his fiancé, as a true gentleman, his warmth and compassion left a lasting impression on everyone he met. He was eagerly anticipating the next chapter of his life—his upcoming wedding was set for next July to his beloved fiancée, Amneris Medina. His love for family was a cornerstone of his life, and he cherished every moment spent with them.

Besides his fiancé Amneris and his parents, Jose and Lydia, left to honor and cherish his memory are his siblings; Joey Barriera Madera of Puerto Rico, Luis Barriera Madera of Florida, Alexander Barriera Madera of Waterbury and Deisha Barriera Madera of Waterbury and his partners children; Sophia, Zoeand Sebastian. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins and other extended family members and friends.

Gabi's spirit will live on in the hearts of his loved ones, May his memory be a blessing and a source of inspiration for all those who knew him. Rest in peace, dear Gabi; you will be missed, but never forgotten.


A Memorial Gathering for Gabi will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at Casey’s Eastside Memorial Funeral Home and Cremation Care, 1987 East Main Street, Waterbury, CT 06705.Burial will be held privately at the convenience of the family. Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects and visit the Barriera Madera family on Wednesday evening from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m, at the funeral home. Loving kindness is always welcome, and it only takes a moment to offer a message of condolence, words of comfort, or share a memory with the family and friends of someone important to you on the funeral home website. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family, please visit the funeral website at www.caseyfunerals.com.

To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Mr. Dennis "Gabi" Barriera Madera, please visit our flower store.

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