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Family tradition takes shape in craftsman’s hands

Mike Menegazzi is a man of many artistic creations, producing plein-air paintings and continuing the terrazzo tradition of his father and grandfather before him. Like his family’s history with the composite material, terrazzo flooring or wall covering has an impressive longevity, often outlasting the lifespan of a building. “I get the marble from one mountain, cement from another area, and we can put those two materials together to make the finished product to be used by the public for decades,” Menegazzi said. “I find that rewarding.” Menegazzi was born in Rochester, N.Y., and at age 7 moved to Los Angeles, …

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The Union Updated Jan 18, 2013 06:52PM Published Dec 23, 2012 09:56PM Copyright 2012 The Union. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.