Ann Marie Farino

Ann Marie Farino has three children—two on earth and one in heaven. In June of 2016, her son, Richard, died by suicide. Ann Marie speaks to audiences of all ages about addiction, suicide, grief, and the millions of moments that remind us we are not alone. A noted philanthropist, she committed to service when she was fifteen, and her passion continues. Ann Marie has served Catholic Charities of Lake County; Illinois Club for Catholic Women; The Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide Project of Chicago; and Loyola University, among others. A former professional interior designer, she is also a real estate broker whose team career sales have exceeded $450 million. Ann Marie divides her time between a home in Chicago and one near Miami.