Alexandra Kenzie Nelson

Alexandra Kenzie Nelson, 17, of Charlestown, passed away Monday, October 4, 2021. She was the loving daughter of Kenneth and Stephanie (Toro) Nelson. She was the beloved granddaughter of Helen Toro and Naomi Nelson. She was predeceased by her grandfathers, Theodore Nelson, Eugene Toro and “Herman Toro”. Allie was a shooting star often being called an old soul. She was funny and creative. She was a mentor to many in the wrestling world and elsewhere. She was a state and national champion, and an 8 time all American wrestler. She was captain of the boys wrestling team at the Chariho high school. Alexandra was an artist, musician and photographer. Allie loved skateboarding, surfing and construction. Allie was a loyal and a generous friend who is known for giving the best hugs. Beside her parents she is survived by her two sisters, Karli Nelson and Claudia Nelson, and her faithful K-9 friend Maybel and many loving aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Services and burial at New Fernwood Cemetery will be private. An open house celebration of life will be held on October 23 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the New Pavilion at Ninigret Park,Park Lane,Charlestown, RI 02813. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift to the Adolescent Safequest Program at Bradley Hospital, 1011 Veterans Memorial Parkway, East Providence, RI 02915. Checks can be made payable to Bradley Hospital Foundation noting Adolescent Safequest/Nelson in the memo line. Alternatively, gifts can be made online at https://giving.lifespan.org/Bradley/Donate; choose Adolescent Safequest from the drop-down menu and complete the “tribute” section.