Wendy Marie Downey Obituary
The memory of Wendy Marie Downey of Rensselaer, New York, who passed away on January 9, 2026 at the age of 66, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert E. Zibell and Patricia A. Zibell (Gaul); and her brothers, Robert E. Zibell, Jr. and Brian K. Zibell. She is survived by: her son Joseph M. Downey; her daughter-in-law Vanessa; her grandchild Indigo; her former husband Joseph C. Downey of Schodack Landin, NY; her sister Laurie A. Coleman of Owings, MD; her sister-in-law Gail Zibell of Owasso, OK; her uncle Ken Gaul (Karen) of Stillwater, NY; her aunts, Jean Franz (Zibell) of Schenectady, NY and Theresa Igoe (Zibell) of Rotterdam, NY; her nieces and nephews, Christopher, Michael Zibell, Stephen, Jason, David Coleman, Kelly Zibell and Amanda Coleman; and her friend James Gaul. She is also survived by 8 great nieces and nephews; and numerous cousins.
Contributions in Wendy's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital and/or the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society in Menands, NY.
