Mr. Albert Tabella Nah, affectionately known as “Everybody #9”

July 12, 2025 2 min read

Sunrise: The Fifteenth of June in Monrovia, Liberia
Sunset: The Fourth of July in Newark, New Jersey

The Nah, Sipley, & Blamo-Koon families sadly announce the passing of Albert Tabella Nah, affectionately known as “Everybody #9.” This sad event was discovered on Friday, July 4th, 2025, at his home in Newark, New Jersey.

Born in Liberia to Albert Nah Sr. and Nora Blamo-Sipley, Albert was a beloved father, brother, and friend. He was a gifted footballer who played for Liberia’s Invincible Eleven and the Lone Star national team, later earning All-American honors in the U.S. and reshaping collegiate soccer at Long Island University and Fairleigh Dickinson University.

He was a member and former Co-Chair of the Board at United Christian Fellowship Church in Newark, a Master Mason – King Sao Boso Lodge #92, and a proud leader in both the Liberian Community Association of North Jersey and the Invincible Eleven & Majestic Sports Association of NJ.

In addition to his legacy of strength, service, and love that will echo across generations, Albert leaves behind his beloved family, loving siblings, and a host of family and friends who cherished him.

Funeral Arrangements are as follows.

Friday, August 8, 2025

A Night of Reflection & Memories (Wake)

7:30 PM – 10 PM

The Newark Museum of Art

49 Washington Street, Newark, NJ 07102

Note: All personal or general tributes must be done on the night of reflections. Only designated family and organizations will give tribute during the funeral.

Saturday, August 9, 2025

Funeral Service

8 AM – 10:30 AM
Bethany Baptist Church
275 W Market Street
Newark, NJ 07103

Please note: The funeral will no longer be held at Calvary Baptist Church.

The NEW location is:

Bethany Baptist Church
275 W Market Street
Newark, NJ 07103

Internment and Repast to be announced at the funeral. All floral arrangements can be sent to Calvary Baptist Church, 66 S Grove St, East Orange, NJ 07018, to arrive on Saturday, June 9th.

Hotel

Courtyard Newark Marriott

858 Broad St, Newark, NJ 07102

Robert Treat Hotel

50 Park Pl, Newark, NJ 07102

DoubleTree by Hilton, Newark Penn Station

1048 Raymond Blvd, Newark, NJ 07102

TRYP by Wyndham Newark Downtown

24 E Park St, Newark, NJ 07102

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