Patrick Barrett Obituary, Death – 36-Year-Old Found Dead in Berks County Swimming Pool

Patrick Thomas Barrett, 36, of the 1400 block of Cleveland Avenue in Wyomissing, Pennsylvania, is being remembered following his death after he was found unresponsive in a swimming pool at his home.

According to Berks County Coroner Matthew J. Stitzel, Barrett was identified as the man found in the pool on Friday, August 21, 2026.

Wyomissing police were called to the Cleveland Avenue residence after a neighbor reported finding Barrett unresponsive in the swimming pool. The Berks County Coroner’s Office was called to the home at approximately 5:47 p.m., and deputies pronounced Barrett dead at the scene.

His body was subsequently taken to Reading Hospital for further investigation.

Patrick Thomas Barrett Death Investigation

The circumstances surrounding Barrett’s death remain under investigation.

Detectives from the Wyomissing Police Department and the Berks County District Attorney’s Office launched a joint investigation following the discovery.

An autopsy was performed at Reading Hospital. However, authorities have not yet determined Barrett’s cause and manner of death. Both remain pending, according to the Berks County Coroner’s Office.

Officials have not indicated that foul play was involved, and further information is expected as the investigation continues.

Remembering Patrick Thomas Barrett

The news of Barrett’s death has left those who knew him, as well as members of the Wyomissing community, facing the loss of a 36-year-old man whose life ended unexpectedly.

For his family, friends, neighbors, and others who knew him, memories of Patrick will remain an important part of the difficult days ahead.

His sudden death is a reminder of how quickly an ordinary day can become a devastating moment for a family and community.

Funeral and Memorial Information

Funeral and memorial arrangements for Patrick Thomas Barrett have not been provided in the available information.

Additional details may be announced by his family or an authorized funeral home when arrangements are finalized.

Until the coroner completes the investigation, Barrett’s official cause and manner of death remain pending.

Patrick Thomas Barrett will be remembered with sympathy and respect by those who knew him. May his family, friends, and loved ones find strength and comfort during this difficult time.