OBITUARY
Morris Michael Prigoff
May 18, 1942 – March 4, 2021
Dr. Morris Prigoff passed away on March 4, 2021, after a serious six year illness. He was lovingly cared for at home by his devoted wife Michela, whom he referred to as “my wife for life’”. They were blessed with 19 beautiful years of marriage.
Dr. Prigoff grew up in Syracuse, New York, and was a graduate of the University of Syracuse and the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. He was a proud member of the Texas Podiatric Medical Association and a sponsor of the March of Dimes and American Heart Association. A podiatrist of 45 years in Oak Cliff and North Dallas, Dr. Prigoff was loved by his patients for his wonderful care and generous, fun-loving spirit.
At 6 feet, 2 inches tall, Morris had a bigger-than-life personality and a gentle, generous nature. Also known as “Moe”, he gained fame on the show Storage Wars Texas. He loved travelling, teaching, swimming and basketball, gardening, collecting art and his wife’s excellent cooking. He was the owner of River Regency, a mid-century modern furniture and antique store. He had a knack for buying and recreating special pieces and a great love of art and collectibles.
Morris will also be lovingly remembered by his daughter Gina Leonard, son-in-law Paul, grandsons Gavin and Zachary, sisters Rosella Heumann and Suzanne Achleitner, step-son Chase, and many loving nieces and nephews. He will be remembered as well by fans all over the country, and by his many devoted patients.
Funeral arrangements will be completed by Sparkman/Hillcrest in North Dallas. A Memorial Service will be held Thursday, March 18, 2021, at 10:00 at Sparkman/Hillcrest Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Congregation Beth Shalom in Arlington Texas.
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Memorial Service
Thursday, March 18, 2021
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Morris Michael Prigoff
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ADD A MEMORYWilliam Savage
December 1, 2021
I loved watching him on storage wars,his sense of values and sense of
humor was a delight to watch.. What a unique human being. We will miss
him..
Florian Bralo
November 20, 2021
my sincere condolences. SW Fan from Germany.
Xavier Kienholz
November 19, 2021
I just Learned of your Passing, Me and My Family loved watching storage wars, We always enjoyed seeing you on it, I hope you Rest In Peace, Take care and my support goes out to the family.
JERALD BYERS
November 5, 2021
I just learned of your passing Dr. Moe.. You operated on my toe many, many years ago and it's still doing great. I was surprised to see you many years later on Texas Storage Wars.
May you RIP good man........
Christian Ortiz
October 11, 2021
My condolences to the family & friends. Moe was my favorite of all the folks in Storage Wars. He had an excellent eye for antiques... especially anything made of wood. Loved his fancy footwear. He was smart, funny, humble, kind and a wise man. May he rest in peace.
Linda Maynard
October 8, 2021
My deepest condolences to the family.
Big Daddy Papi Grande
October 4, 2021
Mr. Mo was generally a nice guy and I personally will will miss him it seems so quickly that he passed away I never knew that she was that sick my deepest and sincerest condolences to his family his wife his daughter grandsons rest in Heavenly peace!
Sharon Wagner
October 1, 2021
Thank you for your inspiration on storage wars... So enjoyed your personality and eye for the good life...
Jesse Bricker
September 15, 2021
Always was my favorite on the show sorry to hear, first time I ever googled you figure out back story but forever remembered!! Peace love and happiness to all your loved ones !!
Susan Watson
September 13, 2021
Rest in peace Dr Moe . We miss you on the Storage Wars .🌷
David Phillips
September 13, 2021
I am very sorry for your loss…I just came across the Texas storage wars show and thought Moe was the coolest and his great attitude brightened my day today and I had to look him up…sad to see he has passed but he seems to have always had a beautiful spirit!
Karen Hall
August 25, 2021
To The Family,
I first would like to say how very sorry I am to hear of Dr. Moe's passing. I first saw him on storage wars with my husband and became an instant fan. I saw how he teamed up with "Mary" and thought how nice those two were working together the way he had that "gentle" way about him. I use to get a kick out of how Mrs. Moe lol would let him have it in spanish for bringing home more junk to the house after promising to clean up what was already a mess.
Thank you ALL for sharing him with us and I truly appreciate the way he showed how to take life less serious and have fun.
We send our love, stay safe....Karen & Earl S Brewster
Delfina Nawfer
August 18, 2021
When my family and I saw Storage Wars, we all saw Moe , and said: Look, there's Uncle Birdie! 😁
Which is my brother Emilio Daniel Soliz. Born April 26, 1951 in Victoria Texas.
He went to rest on March 24 , 2009. Birdie battled 6 years with Cancer.
Birdie , loved going to garage and estate sales.
He loved Antique collectables , and bought and restore , vintage cars, that he kept.
Birdie, not only looked like Moe, but, he also had a joking warm spirit!
Kind and loving! If I could , I would send Michela a picture of my look alike brother.
Thank you! For making us laugh Moe and your amazing personality.
Love to Michela and all the Family.
🤗🌷
james keen
August 10, 2021
My name is Jim Keen, from Surprise Az. I watch Storage Wars,Texas almost every day. The Days I really enjoy is when Moe is on the episode. He was so good and enjoyable to watch. I really enjoyed his old cars he would drive. I am 79 years young and an old Chevy man. I was so down when i found out about Moe. Thank you for your time, Moe is really going to be missed. God Bless.
Jim Keen
jckeen1972@gmail.com
Surprise, Az.
SYLVIA OSBORNE
August 10, 2021
We loved Mo and Mary on storage wars. He was a very smart man about just about everything. We miss him so much.
REST IN PIECE MO, We Love You and hope to meet again.
Love Sylvia and Don
Karen Innes
July 13, 2021
I was very sad to read the news. I loved Moe on Storage Wars Texas. He and Mary always made me smile. My thoughts are with his family. Rest easy Moe.
Lorraine Sullivan
July 3, 2021
Fan of Moe on Storage Wars.
May the Almighty comfort you among the mourners of Zion and Jerusalem.
badger freedman
July 2, 2021
i love you moe, you were a kind and gentle soul. ur impact will live on forever <3
Justin Bodi
June 23, 2021
I am just devastated by your loss, he seemed like such a nice man, and a genuine character. A real Mensch. I am glad he made it onto t.v. so I could share in his personality, my being all the way in Chicago. I am a little late sending a message and am sorry for this. I wish you all long life and peace, Shalom,
Justin Bodi - Emmanuel Congregation
Susan Hudson
June 16, 2021
I was so saddened by the news of Moe's passing. I have just recently started watching the show," storage wars_, and I immediately fell in love with Moe. This was a person that I would have loved to have met personally. His charm and tenderness reached I believe so many people. I would have so enjoyed sitting and talking to him. May Our Gracious God watch over his wife , family and friends. You truly lost a wonderful person.,. Susan Hudson
Linda Woods
June 12, 2021
Dr. Moe, watching you RIGHT NOW on Storage Wars, Texas. You were such fun. Loved it when you and Mary teamed up. You seemed like you were really good buddies. You rest easy, Dr. Prigoff, and I’ll see you on TV.
Laura Kojima
May 31, 2021
It was such a joy watching you on Storage Wars! I loved when your wife busted you all the time for your addiction! May you rest in peace. May you find fabulous storage galore and endless space to put it all! Thanks, Moe!
Shirley Monk
May 27, 2021
I just learned that Dr. Moe passed away March 4th of this year, he was my foot Dr for years, great Dr. May God rest his soul. Praying for the family.
Melonie Keith
May 24, 2021
MOE yu will always be loved...a real fun man..we miss yu..prayers to yur family. Loved yu on STORAGE WARS... Meet yu one day in heaven and we will eat some bagels lol. Godbless the family. Melonie Keith, travelers rest south carolina
ricky darnell
May 12, 2021
i enjoyed watching moe on storage wars
Debra Maier
May 5, 2021
My sincere heartfelt condolences upon hearing of Moe’s passing Michela, May your memories with Moe provide you comfort. Dr. Morris Prigoff will be truly missing. 🙏🏼💜🙏🏼💜🙏🏼💜
Angela McAllister
April 26, 2021
Im a fan from storage wars. Moe was my favorite. Rest in peace moe. My best goes to the family. May you have peace and healing
Valerie Lopez
April 15, 2021
I am saddened as I just learned moments ago that Moe had passed away. My condolences to Michela and all his family and friends. Moe had an enormous spirit for life. Thank you Moe for all of the Fabulous memories. Fly High Moe 💙
Lesa Lewis
April 12, 2021
Rest in peace Moe I worked with Moe on Storage wars Texas we had a fabulous time. I remember Moe and Michela hosting a party for the storage wars cast members and the production crew the first time I went to Mo’s’s house I looked at everything he had he showed me all the collectibles and antiques and it was fabulous his Gallery was more amazing. My prayers go out to the friends and family of Moe and to Micela who has been by your side for 19 wonderful years the world has lost a fabulous Man
Patrick Schultz
April 12, 2021
Love seeing you on storage war you will missed thank you for the memories
Monique Thibodeau
April 11, 2021
I'm a fan of watching Moe on storage wars Texas and storage wars...
I'm so beside myself, didn't know that Moe had passed away...
Such a funny man, and his friend Mary, what a good couple of friends..
I offer My deepest condolences to moe's wife, family Mary and everyone that knew him...
Such a sad day... were going Miss you Moe...((BIG TEXAS HUGS ❤️❤️❤️❤️)) To you funny guy peace 🕊️ 😔
Darrell Davis
March 18, 2021
I had the pleasure of being Moe's patient and next door neighbor. That distinction made it hard for me to wear the wrong shoes or sandals around the yard because he would get on me if he saw them. Moe was a very kind-hearted person who loved Michella, his family, his career, and life. My friend you will be missed and I will try to well the "right shoes" for you. Rest well Moe!
Jane Edwards
March 17, 2021
I knew Dr. Prigoff from Dallas Southwest. He was a very nice man who loved to laugh. He will be missed.
Larry Block
March 16, 2021
I am so sad to hear of Mo's passing. My sincerest condolences to the Prigoff family. Mo was a year behind me at Podiatry school but I fondly remember his contagious smile and warm personality. May the happy times you spent with him be comforting to you at this difficult time, and may his name be for blessing. L'Shalom, Larry Block
Gail Wine
March 13, 2021
Michela
We are so sorry for your loss. We have many years of great memories of Morris. May you keep all the memories you had with Morris for the time you had together. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Harvey and Gail Wine
Jim Wilson
March 12, 2021
Mooney ( his nickname) Prigoff, my pal :
Mooney and I grew up on the same block in Syracuse having been born within a month of each other.
His family had a basketball hoop attached to a tree on their driveway and I stopped by almost every day for a few games of “horse”. Mooney had a deadly outside shot and won at least 75% of our games.
We were friends for life and stayed in touch for all those decades. He was always more interested in me than in himself and we always ended by saying “ I love you”.
So...”I love you, Mooney”.
Pals forever.
Jimmy
Alexander Burick-Moheb
March 12, 2021
I met moe at my cousins wedding about 6 years ago when I was 11 or 12, right before my bar mitzvah. When I first met him I knew he was a great guy just because of his amazing outfit. He told me great stories, showed me amazing things, and was just such a kind hearted human to everyone that he met. later on during the week of the wedding, I watched him get stopped in the street and take photos with people and I just didn’t understand why. Once I learned he was a celebrity, I was even more confused because of his personality. At that age I always imagined someone with that kind of “status” would be rude and not care about others when it was actually the opposite. He always had the biggest smile on his face and cared about those around him, no matter who they are.In 2014 I had my bar mitzvah and moe and his wife came and it was amazing. The day before, my family and I went to dinner and my aunt wasn’t feeling well. For 2 hours dr.moe was a saving grace by making sure that she was the best that she could be, constantly helping her and asking her questions. Just a good man, ya know? Day of the event Moe showed up in an amazing purple suit and with Beatles antiques from before I was born. Those antiques are the coolest things I’ve ever received and I’m more then thankful. Later in the night my mom hurt her foot while dancing tobprobably Justin Timberlake. Yet again, mighty moe came and saved the day. He did his magic and my mom continued to have a great time. I wish I could have met you sooner, but thank you for everything you have done for the people you care about. (P.s. I don’t think I gave the purple suit enough justice, it truly was amazing)
Nancy Woertendyke
March 11, 2021
I went to Dr. Prigoff when I had problems with my left foot and he lovingly cared for me as if I were a member of his family. He also took care of my husband until his death in April 2015. Dr. Prigoff and my husband had a close bond (they were very much alike). My Grandson went to him once and he saw the poster of "Storage Wars Texas" and we told my grandson that that was Dr. Prigoff's twin brother and that they did not get along so not to mention anything about his brother to him. Dr. Prigoff went along with it and it was only later that we told him that we were just teasing with him.
I send all by condolences to his family, friends, and all others who loved him.
REST IN PEACE, Love you, Nancy and family
LUISA CERVANTES
March 10, 2021
LUISA CERVANTES
March 10, 2021
Dr. Prigoff was so special to us all. We all have learned so much from him over the many years that we worked for him. I can honestly say he made me laugh, cry and upset all in the same day before. I truly respected the ground he walked on. He will always be remembered and cherished for his kindness, great heart, fancy shoes and lavish out fits. He was great with all of his patients and will be truly missed and left behind lots of great memories. My heart goes out to all of his family and will definitely continue to pray for his family to find peace in their heart now that we all know he is resting in heaven with his son.
Blaire Blake
March 10, 2021
I worked for Dr Prigoff doing his nerve studies. He was a man that commanded respect and left a lasting impression on everyone. I truly enjoyed my time working for him. He was very generous, he/his wife and his staff threw my only baby shower. So many wonderful, funny, lasting memories in his clinic. Prayers, love and hugs to family and friends. May you find peace and healing.
Araceli (Chely) Villarreal
March 10, 2021
I remember working with Dr. Prigoff as a late teen. He was silly, kind, caring, and made you feel like part of the family. Although I know this is a difficult time for his loved ones, I hope you find comfort in knowing he is at rest. My most sincere condolences to the family.
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