Patrick Thomas Barrett Obituary: 36-Year-Old Found Dead in Swimming Pool at Wyomissing Home

Patrick Thomas Barrett, 36, was found dead Friday, August 21, 2026, in a swimming pool at his home on Cleveland Avenue in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, prompting a joint investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

Barrett, who lived in the 1400 block of Cleveland Avenue, was identified by Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel as the man discovered unresponsive in the pool.

Authorities have not yet determined what caused Barrett’s death. An autopsy has been completed, but his official cause and manner of death remain pending.

Neighbor Finds Patrick Barrett Unresponsive

The discovery was made after a neighbor found Barrett unresponsive in the swimming pool at his residence and contacted authorities.

Wyomissing police responded to the Cleveland Avenue property, and the Berks County Coroner’s Office was subsequently called to the scene.

Coroner’s deputies arrived at approximately 5:47 p.m. and pronounced the 36-year-old dead at the residence.

Barrett’s body was later transported to Reading Hospital as authorities continued investigating the unexpected death.

Patrick Thomas Barrett Cause of Death

The cause of Patrick Thomas Barrett’s death has not yet been determined.

An autopsy was performed at Reading Hospital as part of the investigation. However, the Berks County Coroner’s Office said both the cause and manner of death remain pending.

Although Barrett was found unresponsive in a swimming pool, authorities have not established drowning or any other specific circumstance as his official cause of death.

Until the coroner’s investigation is complete, no particular medical condition, accident or other explanation should be treated as confirmed.

Joint Investigation Underway in Wyomissing

Detectives with the Wyomissing Police Department and Berks County District Attorney’s Office are jointly investigating Barrett’s death.

Investigators are working to determine what occurred before he was discovered in the pool and whether any additional circumstances contributed to his death.

The information currently available does not indicate that authorities have identified foul play. No arrests or criminal charges have been reported in connection with the case.

Additional findings may become available once investigators receive the results needed to complete the death investigation.

Wyomissing Community Awaits Answers

Barrett’s unexpected death at only 36 has left family members, friends, neighbors and others who knew him awaiting further answers.

While the investigation necessarily focuses on the circumstances surrounding his final moments, Patrick’s life extended far beyond the manner in which he was found.

Information concerning his family, career, interests and other personal aspects of his life has not been provided in the material currently available. Those details should not be assumed or filled with unverified information.

Funeral and Memorial Arrangements

Funeral, visitation and memorial arrangements for Patrick Thomas Barrett have not yet been announced in the available information.

His family or an authorized funeral home may provide service details when arrangements have been finalized.

For now, authorities continue working to determine the official cause and manner of Barrett’s death.

Patrick Thomas Barrett will be remembered by the people who knew and loved him as his family faces an unexpected loss. Condolences are extended to his relatives, friends and everyone affected by his passing.

Disclaimer

This obituary is based on information available at the time of publication. Patrick Thomas Barrett was found unresponsive in a swimming pool at his Wyomissing residence, but his official cause and manner of death remain pending. Being found in a pool should not be interpreted as confirmation of drowning or any other cause of death. Details concerning the circumstances of his death, autopsy findings, personal biography and funeral arrangements should be confirmed through the Berks County Coroner’s Office, appropriate authorities, his family or other authorized sources.