[1][2] He entered the Italian Military Academy of Modena in 1976.

On 15 February 2024, Pope Francis appointed Farina to be director of Infrastructure and Services within the Governorate of Vatican City State.

[4] Salvatore Farina and his wife Amelia Gianna have two adult daughters and three granddaughters.

[3] On 8 March 2020, he had tested positive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019.

[6] It was also reported that he will be replaced by Federico Bonato until further notice.